1972 Map of Trail

About this map

Trail and the surrounding borderlands of Polk and Red Lake Counties are depicted in this 1972 orthophotomap, which combines aerial photography with topographic data. The settlement is centered near the Indian Reservation Line, marking a point where agricultural land meets the protected expanse of the Hill River State Wildlife Management Area. The landscape is defined by an extensive drainage network, including Judicial Ditch No 72 and County Ditch No 89, which redirect water toward the Lost River to support local farming operations like the Rice Field. Cultural landmarks such as St Charles Ch and Mt Olive Cem provide critical touchpoints for genealogists researching family ties in Gully and Chester townships. Numerous gravel pits and a Quarry suggest a local economy tied to the land's geological resources, while Breeze Lake offers a natural contrast to the industrial and agricultural modifications of the terrain.