1972 Map of Fosston, 1974 Print
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1972 Map of Fosston

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Crow Creek carves a path through this section of the High Plains, where the landscape is defined by the legacy of early transit and ranching. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade running parallel to the creek valley suggests the remnants of former transportation corridors that once linked these rural outposts. The settlement of Fosston and the nearby Hilltop Ranch illustrate the scattered nature of habitation in this arid environment, where water sources like Bidwell Lake and Sand Creek were essential for sustaining life and livestock.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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