1971 Map of Roland

About this map

The Clearwater River meanders across this rural landscape in the early 1970s, defining a region where intensive water management and agricultural boundaries converge. The map illustrates a complex network of man-made waterways, including Judicial Ditch No 1 and Judicial Ditch No 58, which were critical for draining the low-lying prairie of northwestern Minnesota for cultivation. The southern portion of the sheet is marked by the Red Lake Indian Reservation Boundary, while the tiny settlement of Roland and the Salem Ch serve as local community hubs. This orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contours with aerial imagery, providing a rare look at the precise vegetation patterns and land use between the townships of Mayfield, Deer Park, Garnes, and Equality.