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1962 Map of Gatzke

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Gatzke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Thief Lake dominates the northwestern corner of this Marshall County landscape, with its waters maintained at a normal pool elevation of 1161 feet. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of protected wetlands and conservation lands, including the expansive Thief Lake State Wildlife Management Area and the northern reaches of the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. The settlement of Gatzke serves as a local hub amidst this marshy environment, situated near the headwaters of the Moose River.

Genealogists and local historians can find physical markers of the area's early community at the Moose River Cem and Lundsted Cem. The map illustrates a region transitioning from the agricultural plots of Rollis to the wilder, water-managed habitats that define the eastern edge of the Red River Valley's glacial lake bed. Seasonal drainage patterns are visible through features like Webster Creek, showing how the land was managed for both wildlife and rural residency.