1971 Map of Surrey

About this map

Souris River meanders through the central corridor of this survey, defining a landscape shaped by both glacial drainage and intensive rail development. The settlement of Surrey serves as a northern hub along the Great Northern railroad, while further south, the Logan area sits nestled near the river's bends. This map documents a transition in rural education, preserving the locations of numerous district schoolhouses including School No 21, School No 1, and the Bell Sch No 2 and Bell Sch No 3 sites. Beyond the primary rail lines, the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie line cuts diagonally across the prairie, following the natural valley formed by the river. Communication and industrial infrastructure are evident through the KLPM Radio Station and several Gravel Pits that suggest local resource extraction during this mid-century period.