1957 Map of Thief River Falls

About this map

The Red River of the North serves as a central artery for this borderland region, marking the boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. Along its banks and the many tributaries like the Pembina River and Park River, the landscape is defined by its agrarian settlements and early transport infrastructure. Strategic nodes such as Thief River Falls, Grafton, and Cavalier are connected by a dense rail network including the Great Northern RR, Northern Pacific RR, and Soo Line RR. Significant land use is dedicated to conservation, as seen in the expansive Mud Lake National Wildlife Refuge and numerous state game refuges like Roseau River State Game Refuge. Distinctive landmarks, such as the State School for Blind near Bathgate, provide specific genealogical and institutional points of interest across the flat fertile plains.