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2024 Map of Thompson

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Thompson and the southern outskirts of Grand Forks anchor this Red River Valley landscape, where the Minnesota and North Dakota border follows the winding course of the Red River of the North. The region's agrarian character is defined by a grid of rural roads and drainage systems like Drain Number 4 and Drain Number 10, which manage the low-lying terrain between Elm Coulee and Cole Creek.

Genealogical interest is high in this area, with several established burial grounds serving local families, including Thompson Cem, Saint Judes Cem, and the Walle Lutheran Church Cem. To the north, the growth of the Grand Forks suburbs is evident near Merrifield, as residential streets like Evergreen and Vineyard Dr press south toward the more open country. The map captures the meeting point of Grand Forks County and Polk County, illustrating the transition from suburban development to the open plains of the northern prairie.