2019 Map of Ada NW

About this map

The Marsh River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, marking a sharp contrast to the straight, engineered lines of the local irrigation network. In this corner of the Red River Valley, the Judicial Ditch Number Fifty Three illustrates the intensive drainage efforts required to transform this region into productive farmland. The map records the precise boundary between Polk County and Norman County, where the rigid grid of county roads and section lines defines the agricultural settlement pattern. For those researching local heritage, the inclusion of Bethany Cemetery provides a specific point of reference in an otherwise broad expanse of field and prairie. This survey reflects the modern agricultural era, showing how water management and township divisions continue to shape the character of the Minnesota plains.