1974 Map of Hill Siding

About this map

The North Branch Two Rivers snakes across this Kittson County landscape, defining the character of the terrain just east of the Red River. In this mid-1970s survey, the small settlements of Northcote and Hill Siding serve as the primary hubs along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The map captures a highly engineered agricultural landscape, marked by a systematic network of drainage projects including Co Ditch No 26, Ditch No 13, and Co Ditch No 21. These channels contrast sharply with the tight, natural meanders of the river. Infrastructure of the era is represented by a prominent Pipeline, a Radio Tower, and a Pumping Station, illustrating the rural industrial footprint of the northern Red River Valley during this period of Minnesota's history.