1963 Map of Inkster

About this map

The meandering Forest River serves as the dominant geographic feature of this mid-century survey, cutting through the prairie landscape where Walsh and Grand Forks counties meet. This area reflects a deeply rooted agricultural and communal identity, most notably marked by the Forest River Colony and the small railroad hub of Inkster. The landscape is etched with the transport networks of a bygone era, featuring the intersecting paths of the Soo Line and Great Northern railroads, which facilitated the movement of grain and goods through Conway and the surrounding townships of Eden and Strabane. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of St Marks Cem and the East Forest River Cem, while small-scale industry is evidenced by scattered Gravel Pits and a rural Landing Field.