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The Stockwood Fill

3/18/2021

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The Stockwood Fill:
Lake Agassiz and the Northern Pacific Railway

Mark Peihl
March 16, 2021


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On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, HCSCC senior archivist Mark Peihl delivered a lecture exploring railroad construction through the unique landscape and geology of the Red River Valley. As the ancient, glacial Lake Agassiz drained away thousands of years ago, a rich prairie with a complex soils took its place. The Northern Pacific Railway learned this geology the hard way between 1906 and 1909 while building a railroad grade between Glyndon and Hawley, Minnesota. The steep beach ridges of an ancient lake presented a formidable challenge.

A recording has been made available on our YouTube channel.

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  • Home
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    • Employment
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  • Visit Us
    • Accessibility & Accommodations
    • Events >
      • Pangea 2021
      • Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival
      • History On Tap!
    • Exhibitions >
      • Ihdago Manipi
      • Dibaajimowin
      • Stories of Local Black History
      • Thrift Style
    • The Hjemkomst >
      • Be More Colorful VR Tour
      • The Hjemkomst Ship Gallery
    • The Moorhead Stave Church
    • Comstock House >
      • Comstock Hours and Admission
      • About the Comstock House
      • Rental Info
    • Bergquist Cabin
    • Viking Connection
    • Field Trips/Tours
  • Shop
    • Heritage Gift Shop
    • Event Tickets
    • Become a Member
  • Join & Support
    • Join Today
    • Donate to HCSCC
    • Volunteer/Intern Opportunities
    • Felix Battles Monument
  • Research
    • COVID19 in Clay County
    • HCSCC Blog
    • Clay County Archives & Research >
      • Holdings
      • Finding Aids
      • Maps >
        • Fire Insurance Maps
        • Plat Books
      • Digital Books
    • Photo Catalog
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    • HCSCC on MNopedia