1950 Map of Mouse River Park

About this map

The Souris River meanders sharply through the heart of Renville County, carving a distinct valley through the prairie townships of Stafford, Prosperity, and Rockford. This 1950 edition illustrates a rural landscape defined by a regular grid of section lines, each punctuated by the institutions of early mid-century community life. Numerous numbered schoolhouses and country churches, such as Edson Ch and Evanger Ch, are scattered across the plains, serving as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. To the south, the Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge Boundary marks a transition into protected bottomlands near the Mouse River Park. This area, including the site of the McKinney Cem, shows the intersection of the natural waterway and the recreational and conservation efforts of the post-war era. The map also captures the international boundary where Saskatchewan meets North Dakota.