1980 Map of Saint Anthony

About this map

Saint Anthony sits at the northern edge of this high prairie landscape, anchoring a region defined by the drainage systems of the Little Heart Flats. The 1980 survey captures a period when the Burlington Northern railroad served as a primary transportation artery, running north-south through the western portion of the map and passing the small settlement of Inverlac. The terrain is characterized by the complex branching of the river system, including the South Branch Little Heart River and the Southeast Branch Little Heart River. Scattered agricultural infrastructure is visible throughout the quadrangle, evidenced by numerous wells and intermittent springs that supported the rural economy. The extensive system of fence lines, noted in the margin as fine red dashed lines, illustrates the organized land use and property boundaries essential to the local ranching and farming heritage of Morton County.