1972 Map of High Landing

About this map

Red Lake River meanders sharply across this Pennington County landscape, providing a winding hydraulic centerpiece to a region defined by its intensive drainage network. The settlement of High Landing sits at a prominent bend in the river, where a Gaging Station monitors the water's flow. This 1970s orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contours with aerial imagery, revealing the precise grid of agricultural fields and the engineered precision of numerous waterways like County DITCH No 39A and County Ditch No 47. These channels illustrate the massive effort required to manage the low-lying terrain of townships like Clover Leaf and Mayfield. For local historians, the map preserves the location of Oak Park Ch and a Gravel Pit, offering a detailed view of rural life and land use during this era.