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1959 Map of Richwood

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Richwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The White Earth Indian Reservation Boundary cuts across the northern landscape of this Becker County survey, framing a region defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Richwood sits at the headwaters where the Buffalo River exits Buffalo Lake, a site of early local industry as evidenced by nearby Gravel Pits.

Social and civic life in the late 1950s is deeply rooted in the rural schoolhouses and churches scattered across the townships. Genealogists can identify the precise locations of several community landmarks, including the Buffalo Lake Cem, the Lund Ch, and Holmesville Ch. Education is represented by a series of local institutions such as Bakke Sch, Little Floyd Sch, and School No 87, while large water bodies like Rock Lake and Floyd Lake dominate the southern half of the quadrangle.