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2017 Map of Joliette

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Joliette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Red River of the North carves a deeply serpentine path along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota, defining the eastern edge of this agricultural landscape. On the Dakota side, the community of Joliette sits at a strategic crossroads where modern infrastructure meets the historical path of Old Hwy 81. The township structure is remarkably intact, with a precise grid of rural roads like 160th Ave NE and 97th St NE providing access to the fertile valley floor.

Small settlements and whistle-stops such as McArthur to the north and Fleece to the south trace the corridor of the former highway and rail lines. East of the river, the landscape transitions into Kittson County, Minnesota, where the winding course of Two Rivers joins the main river system. This map illustrates the intersection of mid-century transport routes with the ancient, meandering hydrology of the Red River Valley.