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2019 Map of Oslo

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Oslo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Red River of the North carves a highly sinuous path along the border between Minnesota and North Dakota, serving as the defining geographical feature for the town of Oslo. This riverine landscape is characterized by sharp oxbows and meanders, where the Turtle River and N Marais River converge with the main channel. The town itself sits on the eastern bank, while the small settlement of Poland is situated further west amidst a grid of section lines and agricultural drainage projects like County Ditch Number 13.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several key landmarks, including the Riverside Cem and Saint Joseph Cem near the riverbanks. The map documents the persistent tension between the natural hydrology of the Red River Valley and the human efforts to manage the land through an extensive network of roads like Co HWY 19 and drainage channels, providing a clear view of the rural township structure across Marshall, Walsh, and Grand Forks counties.