1967 Map of Pillsbury SW

About this map

The prairie landscape of Barnes County is defined by the glacial depressions and wetlands of the Missouri River Basin during the late 1960s. Broad townships including Ashtabula, Grand Prairie, Getchell, and Noltimier divide the terrain, which is characterized by numerous small basins and larger water bodies like Adams Slough, Larson Slough, and Crow Lake. These features reflect the post-glacial topography typical of eastern North Dakota. Civic life and local history are anchored by small landmarks such as the Townhall and Free Cem in the northern reaches. The map also documents modern infrastructure of the era, most notably the Radio Towers (KXJB-TV) rising from the fields of Noltimier. Numerous Gravel Pit sites are scattered across the landscape, indicating the local extraction industry supporting the area's road network.