1949 Map of Portal
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
Portal sits directly on the international boundary between the United States and Canada, serving as a critical border crossing point in the late 1940s. The landscape is defined by the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroad, which angles through town toward the northwest, while the Great Northern line serves the settlement of Lignite to the south. This area of Burke County is dotted with numerous small depressions and water bodies like Little Slough, characteristic of the glacial till plains. Local life is anchored by rural landmarks such as Lincoln Sch and Scontia Sch, and several community burial grounds including St. Marys Cem and the Norwegian Cem. The presence of the Municipal Airport near the border highlights the town's importance as a regional transportation hub during this era.
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