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1970 Map of Northwood

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Northwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Northwood serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1970s Red River Valley landscape, characterized by the winding path of the Goose River and its tributary, the Little Goose River. The town is well-established with municipal infrastructure including Sewage Disposal Ponds and a local Hospital, while the surrounding prairie is divided by the tracks of the Burlington Northern railroad.

The rural landscape is defined by its watercourses and agricultural layout, featuring Spring Creek and Beaver Creek to the south. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Lutheran Cem and another Cem, alongside the Vince Landing Strip which highlights the era's reliance on small-scale aviation for agricultural or private use. The boundary between Grand Forks and Steele Counties bisects the lower portion of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions of this North Dakota farming region.