1966 Map of Juneberry Ridge

About this map

Juneberry Ridge rises slightly above the flat expanse of northwestern Minnesota, marking a landscape defined by an extensive network of drainage projects. This 1966 survey illustrates the precision of mid-century water management in the Red River Valley, where engineered channels like State Ditch No 72 and Judicial Ditch No 33 cut straight paths across the terrain to reclaim land for agriculture. The small settlement of Polonia sits near the border of Kittson and Roseau counties, representing the rural communities that took root in this cleared prairie and marshland. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between remaining wetlands, characterized by features like Moose Point, and the developing farmland. A small Gravel Pit along the ridge suggests the local extraction of glacial materials used for building the section-line roads that segment the territory.