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2011 Map of Adrian

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Adrian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Adrian sits along the winding course of the James River in this 2011 survey, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural landscape of LaMoure County. The map documents the intricate river hydrology and its interaction with local infrastructure, most notably at the Heinrich-Martin Dam located just east of the settlement. The drainage patterns of the prairie are clearly defined by the paths of Dry Creek to the west and Bone Hill Creek to the south, both of which feed toward the primary river valley.

Transportation in the area is defined by a rigorous section-line grid, with primary access provided by County Rd 63 and Hwy 63. This layout illustrates the enduring land-use patterns of North Dakota's farming communities, where the proximity to water sources like the James River historically dictated the placement of small rural hubs. This map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure and named watercourses that define this part of the Great Plains.