Alvarado and the eastern edge of Oslo anchor this landscape along the border of Marshall and Polk counties in northwest Minnesota. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Snake River, which cuts through the northern portion of the region before crossing into North Dakota. This 2019 survey documents a highly organized agricultural grid, punctuated by small community landmarks that speak to the area's heritage. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites within this rural expanse, including the Swedish Evangelical Cem near the river, the centrally located Mesopotamia Cem, and the Swedish Cem situated further south. The map provides a precise record of the secondary road network, such as Co HWY 17 and Co RD 100, which connects these outlying farmsteads and historic cemeteries to the local townships.
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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