1972 Map of Saint Thomas

About this map

St Thomas serves as the primary hub of this Red River Valley landscape, centered on the intersection of highway routes and the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The 1970s survey captures a deeply organized agricultural grid across the townships of Midland, Farmington, and Martin. Beyond the main townsite, the smaller settlement of Auburn sits to the south along the rail line, while the St Thomas Municipal Airfield occupies land just west of the city center. Genealogists will find interest in the documented burial grounds serving these rural communities, including St Johns Cem and Landstad Cem. The drainage of the flat prairie is meticulously managed by features like Willow Creek and the extensive County Ditch No 67A, which cut across the field lines that dominate the geography of Pembina and Walsh counties.