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1965 Map of Twin Valley

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Twin Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Wild Rice River meanders across this Norman County landscape, its winding course defining the agricultural character of Green Meadow and Strand townships. This 1960s survey records the regional hubs of Twin Valley and Gary connected by the Northern Pacific Railroad Grade. The density of rural burial sites, including North Wild Rice Cem, Zion Cem, and West Wild Rice Cem, provides significant data for genealogists tracing Scandinavian or German settlement patterns in the Red River Valley hinterlands.

Transportation and utility infrastructure is evident through the presence of the Twin Valley Airfield and specialized sites like the Gaging Station and Sewage Disposal Ponds. The local economy's reliance on geological resources is marked by numerous Gravel Pits scattered across the prairie. For recreation, the Helberg Roadside Park offers a designated stopping point along the river, while waterways like Coon Creek and Marsh Creek feed into the primary river valley.