2024 Map of Galchutt

About this map

The Wild Rice River winds through the heart of this Richland County landscape, creating a serpentine corridor of riparian terrain that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural grid. Settlement patterns are anchored by the small communities of Galchutt, Colfax, and Pitcairn, which reflect the rural development of the Red River Valley. Local history is deeply etched into the land through its religious and burial sites, including the Richland Cem in the north and the Our Saviors Lutheran Cem and Bethany Free Lutheran Cem further south. The drainage network is further defined by Pitcairn Creek, which flows eastward toward the primary river, and Antelope Creek in the southeastern corner. Modern infrastructure is represented by a strictly ordered road system of avenues and streets, such as Colfax Ave and Co Rd 6, which facilitate the region's agricultural economy while connecting these historic town sites.