1963 Map of Mallory

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Red Lake River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, its tight oxbows defining the geography of Huntsville and Rhinehart townships. This 1963 survey captures the agricultural and infrastructural character of Polk County, where the dead-straight lines of drainage features like County Ditch No 35 and County Ditch No 32 contrast sharply with the serpentine path of Grand Marais Creek. The small settlement of Mallory serves as a focal point along the Great Northern Pacific railroad line, which cuts diagonally across the terrain toward the northwest. Educational and community landmarks are represented by the Pleasant View Sch and Driscoll Sch, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this rural Red River Valley region. Large-scale water management is evident in the Waste Ponds near the western edge, reflecting the industrial or municipal needs of the era.