
Black River meanders through this agricultural landscape, crossing the boundary where Pennington Co and Polk Co meet in northwestern Minnesota. The terrain is characterized by expansive lowlands, most notably the Goose Lake Swamp which surrounds the waters of Goose Lake. These features suggest a history of seasonal drainage challenges and a persistent wetland environment that shaped local land use and road placement. For those tracing regional history, the Black River Cem serves as a significant genealogical landmark along Co Rd 66. The presence of the Pembina Trl and Pembina Trl NW highlights the enduring legacy of early transportation routes that preceded the modern grid of county highways and township roads.
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1918 · Angus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Red Lake Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Viking
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Red Lake Falls
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Crookston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000