2024 Map of Joliette

About this map

The Red River of the North winds in dramatic oxbow loops along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota, defining the eastern edge of this landscape. The settlement of Joliette sits at a crossroads where the river's path once required a water crossing at the Joliette Ferry. This rural agricultural corridor is marked by a grid of section roads and the long stretches of Old Hwy 81 and Old Hwy 44, reflecting the transportation history of Pembina County. Near the village, the Joliette Cem stands as a local landmark, while to the south, the rail-aligned community of Fleece represents the early 20th-century grain-shipping network. The presence of Two Rivers feeding into the main channel highlights the complex hydrology of this fertile valley floor.