2016 Map of Roland

About this map

Roland sits within a landscape defined by an extensive network of water management systems along the Clearwater River. This 2016 survey highlights the intricate drainage infrastructure that supports agriculture in Red Lake and Pennington Counties, including major works like Judicial Ditch Number One and Judicial Ditch Number Three. The layout of the land is strictly organized by the Public Land Survey System, with a dense grid of rural roads such as Co Rd 134 and Co Rd 10 connecting the scattered homesteads. Cultural history is anchored by the Salem Cem, a notable landmark for genealogists tracing family roots in this northern Minnesota community. The map illustrates how human engineering, through features like County Ditch Number Fiftyeight and Judicial Ditch Number Four, has adapted the low-lying terrain for modern use.