The Red Lake River meanders through the heart of this Pennington County landscape, providing the defining geographic feature for both Thief River Falls and the community of Saint Hilaire to the south. At the river's northern bend, the Red Lake River Dam and the Pennington County Fairgrounds mark the edge of the regional hub, while the Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village preserves local history near the Tourist Park Campground. The map reveals a transition from the urban density of the city, with residential developments like Greendale Manor and Basswood Court, to the surrounding agricultural plains. Local genealogy is well-served by several distinct burial sites, including Greenwood Cemetery, Riverside Cemetery, and the Saint Pauli Cemetery situated along the eastern rural corridors. Aviation infrastructure is a significant component of the area, represented by the expansive grounds of the Thief River Falls Regional Airport.
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1918 · Terrebonne
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Red Lake Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Viking
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Red Lake Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000