1958 Map of Hillhead

About this map

Old Fort Sisseton Military Reservation Boundary bisects this landscape of the Coteau des Prairies, marking a historic line of federal jurisdiction across Marshall County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial prairie potholes and larger water bodies including Ninemile Lake, Wise Spirit Lake, and the expansive Stink Slough. Local life in the late 1950s centered around small rural nodes like the settlement of Hillhead and various community landmarks such as Trondhjem Ch and several district schools including Sunnyside Sch. Transportation and commerce are tied to the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line, which cuts through the northeastern hills. Significant elevation changes are noted at Pleasant Peak and Squaw Hill, overlooking a patchwork of townships including Victor, Nordland, and Wismer.