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1979 Map of Baldwin

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Baldwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Baldwin serves as a small but vital hub for the surrounding plains, established along the Soo Line railroad during the late 1970s. The landscape is primarily defined by the townships of Eck Lund and Crofte, showing a clear grid of section lines and rural access roads. The Baldwin Cem and a nearby Gravel Pit reflect the local economy and community history of this North Dakota prairie.

Water management and natural drainage are evident through the West Branch Apple Creek and Burnt Cr, which wind through the township sections. Distinctive landmarks such as Twin Buttes provide vertical relief in an otherwise expansive terrain, while a Radio Tower marks a modern utility point on the landscape. This survey documents the intersection of agricultural boundaries and transportation infrastructure prior to significant late-century changes.