1973 Map of Randeen Ridge

About this map

Randeen Ridge stands as a prominent elevation within the marshy lowlands of northern Marshall County, anchoring a landscape defined by the expansive Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area. This 1973 orthophotomap provides a clear view of the transitional zone between organized agriculture and the protected wetlands of the north. The winding course of the Moose River bisects the terrain, accompanied by a network of seasonal routes including the Winter Trail. In the southern half of the sheet, the townships of Veldt and Rollis show a distinct patchwork of cultivated fields and woodlots, punctuated by several Gravel Pits. The map's photographic base reveals the precise boundaries between reclaimed farmland and the natural scrub of the Wildlife Area, offering researchers an exact record of land use and drainage patterns in this remote pocket of the Red River Valley region.