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1918 Map of Pencer
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1918 Map of Pencer

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Old Indian Reservation Boundary Line cuts diagonally across this landscape, marking a significant historical division in northern Minnesota during the early twentieth century. Compiled by the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, this military map details a region transitioning through large-scale drainage projects, evidenced by features like the Judicial Ditch No 21 and Branch A Judicial Ditch No 21. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered around small hubs such as Pencer, Wannaska, and Casperson, often situated near the winding paths of the Roseau River and the South Fork Roseau River. Extensive areas are noted as timbered, reflecting the heavy swamp and forest cover defined by 1908 drainage surveys. Researchers will find several school locations and remote points like the Skime Opening, which provide clues to early homesteading and rural education in Roseau County and neighboring Marshall County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1918
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.43 x 22.36 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain