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1964 Map of Sabin

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Sabin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Moorhead and Dilworth anchor the northwestern corner of this mid-1960s landscape, where the urban edge of the Red River Valley meets the organized agricultural geometry of Clay County. The map captures a critical infrastructure hub, defined by the intersection of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads, which cut diagonally across the section lines. The rural character of Elmwood and Kurtz townships is visible through a complex network of drainage systems, including County Ditch No 41 and County Ditch No 32, essential for the region's flat fertile plains.

Industrial and recreational activities appear alongside the South Branch Buffalo River, including several Sandpit sites and a localized Dragstrip located east of Finkle. The small settlement of Sabin is depicted at the junction of the rail line and river, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farming community. From the Moorhead Airport to the Gaging Station, this survey documents the functional transition from prairie town to regional transport and utility center.