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1967 Map of Oriska

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Oriska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The town of Oriska serves as the focal point of this Barnes County landscape, situated where the Northern Pacific railroad cuts through the prairie. The 1967 field check records the area during the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the community's layout and its spiritual landmarks including Oriska Cem and St Bernards Cem. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and wetlands typical of the region's glacial topography.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the east-west corridor, with the modern highway system featuring the Cuba Interchange and the Oriska Interchange. Beyond the immediate settlement, the map delineates township-level divisions like Noltimier, Weimer, and Alta. Evidence of local industry and traveler services appear through labels for a Gravel Pit and a designated Rest Area, illustrating the transition of this rural area into the interstate era.