1961 Map of Thief River Falls NE

About this map

Elm Lake and the surrounding Wildlife Management Area dominate the northern landscape of this region, which was surveyed during the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by a grid of rural section lines and a drainage network that includes the Thief River and the prominent County Ditch No 20. This area, split between Marshall and Pennington Counties, reflects a mid-century agricultural and conservation-focused landscape where small community centers like Agder and Silverton anchored the local population. Genealogists will find several notable landmarks for family research, including the Silverton Ch Cem, Satersdal Cem, and the Sunnyside Sch. The map also captures local religious life through Silver Creek Ch and Bethlehem Ch, while a single Gravel Pit serves as a small-scale indicator of local industrial activity at the time.