The Red River valley along the border of Minnesota and North Dakota defines this agricultural landscape, where the meandering Snake River joins the larger waterway. The town of Alvarado sits on the eastern edge of the survey, while Oslo is positioned near the river crossing to the west. This region is marked by a grid of rural section roads and a high density of early burial grounds that reflect the heritage of the Red River Valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can find the locations of Saint Joseph Cem near the riverbank, and the Mesopotamia Cem and Swedish Evangelical Cem further inland. The intersection of MN-1 and MN-220 forms the primary transport corridor for this portion of Marshall County, providing a clear record of the modern infrastructure overlaid on the traditional township boundaries.
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1918 · Acton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Argyle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Warren
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Stephen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Warren
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Oslo NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Big Woods
USGS Topo · 1:24,000