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2017 Map of Appam

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Appam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Appam anchors this portion of Williams County, situated just south of the sprawling Alkali Lake. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Muddy River, which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle, notably passing the distinctive curve of Horseshoe Bend. This area of the North Dakota plains is dotted with numerous glacial lakes, including Knudsvig Lake, Green Lake, Kettle Lake, and Holm Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the region.

Local history and genealogy are preserved at Bethany Cem and Bethel Cem, which serve as landmarks for the community's early settlement patterns. Higher elevations provide unique vantage points at Indian Hill and the curiously named Eagle Nest Rock. The survey details a strict grid of section roads, such as 80th St NW and 134th Ave NW, which partition the agricultural landscape around the Appam townsite.