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1982 Map of Newfolden

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Newfolden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Newfolden serves as the central hub of this Marshall County survey, situated at the intersection of the Soo Line railroad and the meandering Middle River. The landscape reflects a deeply managed agricultural environment, defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure such as Judicial Ditch No 21 and County Ditch No 15. These channels reveal the concerted effort to transform the Spruce Valley region into productive farmland during the late 20th century.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several family and community landmarks, including the Augustana Cem and Oak Grove Cem near the town center, while more remote sites like Bjorsness Cem and Bethlehem Ch mark the rural reaches of New Solum township. The map also documents the industrial presence of multiple Gravel Pits and a modern Sewage Disposal Ponds facility, illustrating the infrastructure required for this prairie settlement's growth and operation.