Milton serves as the primary hub in this corner of Cavalier County, where the grid of sections meets the winding paths of the N Br Park River and Cart Cr. The landscape is defined by its deep Scandinavian and Icelandic roots, evidenced by several distinct burial grounds that mark the heritage of the early prairie pioneers. The Fjalla Icelandic Lutheran Cem and North Dovre Lutheran Cem sit among the northern sections, while Dovre Cem and Saint Clothilds Cem are situated further south. Near the town site, the Milton Memorial Cem overlooks the local drainage. These sites, often located at intersections like 84th St NE and Oakland Ave, provide essential landmarks for genealogists tracking the settlement patterns of these rural townships. The northernmost reaches are crossed by the Tongue River, while a dense network of numbered county roads connects the dispersed farmsteads.
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1918 · Walhalla
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Walhalla
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Concrete
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Hanks Corner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000