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1956 Map of Thief River Falls

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Thief River Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Red River of the North defines the international boundary between the United States and Canada on this mid-century survey, winding through a landscape dominated by drainage networks and extensive wildlife management areas. The intersection of three major rail lines—the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie—dictates the settlement pattern, connecting towns like Hallock and Warren.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify specialized infrastructure such as the Herrick Elevator and the State School for Blind near Bathgate. The map reveals the early transition of the Red River Valley into a highly regulated hydrologic and conservation corridor, illustrated by the numerous branches of the Two Rivers and vast preserves like the Mud Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Hallock State Game Refuge. Small rural waypoints such as St Vincent Junction and Sherack appear alongside landmarks like the Power station and various Gravel pits.