2011 Map of Thompson

About this map

Thompson and the southern reaches of Grand Forks anchor this Red River Valley landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grid of Grand Forks in the north, including neighborhoods along Desiree Dr and Adams Dr, to the broad agricultural expanses that separate the city from the smaller settlements of Merrifield and Thompson. This area is defined by the winding course of the Red River of the North and its tributaries, including Cole Creek and Elm Coulee, which cut through the flat, fertile plains.