Climax

Few communities in Minnesota have a history as closely tied to railroad settlement in the Red River Valley as Climax. The town stands on the exceptionally level former bed of glacial Lake Agassiz, within the wider valley of the Red River of the North. Rail links helped establish Climax as a service centre for surrounding farms, and agriculture remains fundamental to local life. The fertile soils of this northwestern Minnesota plain support crops including wheat, corn, soybeans and sugar beets. Its compact scale and straight roads reflect the practical layout of a prairie town. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Climax and the Red River Valley.

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