1963 Map of Shelly

About this map

The meandering Red River forms a complex boundary between Minnesota and North Dakota, its deep loops and oxbows defining the western edge of this 1963 survey. The settlement of Shelly serves as a local hub along the Great Northern railroad line, surrounded by a highly organized landscape of agricultural drainage such as Judicial Ditch No 54 and County Ditch No 9. This survey reveals a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the numerous cemeteries and country churches dotting the prairie, including St Petri Cem, Zion Ch, and Augustana Ch. Further south, the Herberg Sch stands as a marker of the era's rural education system. The convergence of the Marsh River and Goose River with the Red River highlights the region's complex hydrology, managed by infrastructure like the Gaging Station and various man-made drains.