1966 Map of Oslo

About this map

The Red River creates a serpentine boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota in this mid-1960s survey of the Red River Valley. The village of Oslo serves as a local hub at the intersection of river transport and the Soo Line railroad, which crosses the water into Walsh County. This landscape is deeply defined by its agricultural drainage systems, including County Ditch No 13 and County Ditch Br 820 No 3, which manage the flat plains of Walshville and Higdem townships. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks such as St Lukes Ch, Our Saviors Ch, and the Riverside Cem. In the southern reaches, the Turtle River and S Marais R wind through the township of Turtle River, while the Great Northern railway cuts through the southwestern corner near the small settlement of Poland.