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1961 Map of Thief River Falls NW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Thief River Falls NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Thief River meanders through the heart of this northwestern Minnesota landscape, marking the border between the townships of Excel and North. This 1961 topographic survey captures the rural infrastructure surrounding the northern outskirts of Thief River Falls, where the city limits begin to expand near St Bernard Cem and the Northrop Sch. The map reveals a highly managed hydrological system, where the natural winding river is supplemented by extensive engineering projects like Judicial Ditch No 14 and County Ditch No 70.

Industrial and transportation networks are central to this area's development. The intersection of the Soo Line and Great Northern railroads at Dakota Junction serves as a reminder of the region's historical reliance on rail for agricultural transport. Numerous Gravel Pits are scattered across the western townships, while the Steiner Community Hall provides a focal point for the rural farming community north of town.