
The town of Middle River sits at a geographic crossroads in northern Minnesota, where the winding course of the Middle River waterway intersects a meticulously surveyed section-line road grid. This landscape is characterized by a high density of rural burial grounds, reflecting the diverse heritage of early settlers. Notable sites include the Finnish Lutheran Cem and First Lutheran Cem, alongside the Woodman Cem, Spruce Valley Cem, Gaarde Cem, and Huntly Cem to the northwest. The presence of Chanlin Field and several county highways like Co Hwy 6 and Co Hwy 30 highlight the area's ongoing agricultural and transit-based economy. The geography is remarkably flat, dominated by extensive wetlands and seasonal drainage patterns that shape the placement of the various range and township lines like t157n r43w and t158n r43w.
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1918 · Greenbush
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Middle River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Pelan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Newfolden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Pelan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Middle River NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Middle River SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000