1967 Map of Thief Lake NW

About this map

The Nereson State Wildlife Management Area anchors the southern portion of this landscape, illustrating the extensive conservation and land management practices established in Roseau County by the late 1960s. The region is characterized by township-level organizational units like Stokes, Nereson, and Poplar Grove, which reflect the low-density, rural settlement patterns typical of this northern borderland. Local community life is represented by specific spiritual and memorial landmarks, including the Nannestad Ch and Faith Ch, alongside a small Cem in the northern sections. The map reveals a transition between organized agricultural townships and the more open, marshy terrain of the state-managed wildlife area, providing a clear look at how early 20th-century settlement gave way to broader environmental preservation in the region's more difficult-to-farm wetlands.