1966 Map of Galesburg

About this map

The Elm River meanders across this eastern North Dakota prairie, defining the agricultural landscape between the townships of Norman and Galesburg. During the mid-1960s, the Great Northern railroad served as the primary transport artery, connecting the small elevators and grid-patterned streets of Clifford and Galesburg. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the era, from the various Gravel Pits supporting local road construction to the prominent Radio Tower standing near the Steele and Traill County line. Local heritage is preserved through the locations of the Clifford Cem and Elm River Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for the surrounding farming communities. The map provides a precise look at the section-line roads and field boundaries that characterize the Red River Valley hinterlands.