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1972 Map of Gully NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Gully NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Deer Park, Hickory, and Johnson townships form a rural mosaic of timber and agricultural land in this orthophotomap from the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its water management and low-lying topography, where the natural course of the River is augmented by the straight lines of the Judicial Ditch No 3 and Judicial Ditch No 1. These drainage systems were vital for local agriculture, supporting features like the large Rice Field near the center of the sheet.

Institutional and community landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, including the Bethany Ch in the southern portion and a Townhall near the eastern edge. The map also captures small-scale industrial activity such as a Gravel Pit, providing a detailed look at the rural economy before the widespread modernization of the late 20th century. This specific survey area spans the borders of Pennington, Red Lake, and Polk counties, revealing a transition between the wilder parklands and the structured farm plots of northwestern Minnesota.