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1980 Map of Aurelia

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Aurelia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Aurelia sits at the intersection of prairie agriculture and transport in the late 1970s, serving as a focal point along the Burlington Northern railroad line. This survey, based on 1973 photography, illustrates a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of Shipton Coulee and Jack Power Coulee in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The presence of the Moravian Cem and a local Townhall indicates the established social fabric of this rural community, while numerous Gravel Pit sites suggest an economy supported by local resource extraction.

The terrain is divided by the Mountrail Co Ward Co boundary, with the eastern portion falling within the Carbon Dale and Ree townships. Large swathes of the territory are designated as a National Waterfowl Production Area, highlighting the significance of the region's pothole-laden landscape for migratory bird conservation. Modern infrastructure, including Radio Towers, stands alongside these natural features, providing a detailed record of the county's transition into the late 20th century.