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1963 Map of Mallory

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mallory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The winding course of the Red Lake River and Grand Marais Creek dominates this Red River Valley landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in Polk County's agricultural history. The map shows an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including County Ditch No 88 and County Ditch No 126, which transformed the fertile prairie for farming. Small rural centers and educational hubs such as Mallory and Driscoll Sch reflect the settlement patterns of the mid-20th century.

Industrial and civic developments are visible through features like the Waste Ponds near the East Grand Forks Corp Bdy and the Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Toward the northeastern corner, the Pleasant View Sch serves the outlying farmsteads of Sullivan and Huntsville townships. The map documents a period of transition, recording both the traditional rural schoolhouse system and the modern engineering required to drain the heavy valley soils.