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1967 Map of Wannaska

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Wannaska
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The South Fork Roseau River and the main stem of the Roseau River dominate this portion of Roseau County, carving winding paths through a landscape defined by townships like Mickinock and Grimstad. At the time of this 1967 survey, the small community of Wannaska served as a local hub near the river fork, while Pencer anchored the eastern side of the quadrangle. The map reveals the intricate water management of the region, where natural drainage from Sucker Creek and Paulson Creek is supplemented by straight-line engineering like County Ditch No 21.

Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint specific rural landmarks such as Salem Ch and the Mickinock Cem, which reflect the area's pioneer heritage and the communal structure of these northern farming townships. The terrain is relatively flat, marked by a pattern of woodlots and open fields that speak to the agricultural focus of the mid-twentieth century, punctuated by modern infrastructure like a Radio Tower.