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1952 Map of Thief River Falls

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Thief River Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Thief River Falls and the surrounding Red River Valley are depicted here as they appeared following the mid-century, detailing a landscape defined by its international border and extensive wetland conservation. The map highlights the complex hydrologic network of the Red River of the North, including the Tamarac River, Snake River, and the Pembina River as it flows from the Pembina Mountains. This region is a critical corridor for transport and wildlife preservation, evidenced by the numerous state game refuges and the expansive Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.

Cultural and institutional landmarks provide significant genealogical value, such as the State School for Blind near Bathgate and the numerous Port of Entry U.S. Customs stations along the Canadian border at St Vincent and Pembina. The rail infrastructure is dominated by the Great Northern RR, Soo Line RR, and Northern Pacific RR, which facilitated the movement of goods and people through settlements like Hallock, Warren, and Grand Forks.