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Red River Valley
It is said that with the exception of some farmland in southern Ukraine, the soils in the Red River Valley of North Dakota are some of the richest for farming in the world. The valley is essentially flat with few to no landmarks for navigating the area. (My wife comes from that area and I always had a hard time finding her family's farm.) Typical crops would be wheat, sunflowers, sugar beets, corn, dry beans, hay and other small greains. Early farms were large tracts of lands referred to as Bonanza Farms.
Several major cities border the Red River. Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Winnipeg, Canada all border the river. Because the Red River flows north into an area that typically melds later than the wouthern portion, the melding waters flow into ice jams creating frequent floods. Dikes and diversions systems today help with damage to property and lives.
Trivia
The Red River Valley referenced in the song "Red River Valley" is not referring to the Red River of North Dakota but instead the Red River of Texas.
Red River Valley
by Marty Robbins
From this valley they say you are leaving
We shall miss your bright eyes and sweet smile
For you take with you all of the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway a while
Then come sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the cowboy that's loved you so true
For a long time, my darlin', I've waited
For the sweet words you never would say
Now at last all my fond hopes have vanished
For they say that you're going away
Then come sit by my side if you love me
Do not hasten to bid me adieu
Just remember the Red River Valley
And the cowboy that's loved you so true
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