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1960 Map of Galchutt, 1961 Print
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1960 Map of Galchutt

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Wild Rice River winds in tight oxbows through the flat agricultural heart of Richland County, defining the eastern portion of this 1960 topographic study. The landscape is a grid of section lines and fence lines, supporting small settlements along the competing rail lines that drove early development here. Galchutt and Pitcairn sit along the Great Northern tracks, which bisect the southern half of the map, while Enloe marks a station on the C M St P & P line in the northeast. This era shows the region's reliance on groundwater and local institutions, evidenced by the scattered Flowing Wells and Bethany Ch situated near the river. Beyond the rail-side hamlets like Colfax, the map details hydraulic infrastructure such as the Gaging Sta and the confluence where Antelope Creek joins the main river channel.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain