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1974 Map of Barry

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Barry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Barry serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The surrounding terrain of Browns Valley is defined by an extensive network of conservation lands and managed wetlands, including the Allen State Wildlife Management Area and the Mallard Hole State Wildlife Management Area. These protected zones, interspersed with the waters of Barry Lake and Fogarty Lake, suggest a mid-1970s environment deeply committed to waterfowl production and wildlife preservation.

Agricultural and drainage patterns are evidenced by the presence of Judicial Ditch No 4 and Ditch No 7, while the Stanley Landing Strip provides a localized aviation marker near the Traverse Co Big Stone Co boundary. The map illustrates a sparse but organized settlement pattern across townships like Parnell and Toqua, where the land's utility is balanced between rail transport, farming, and intentional habitat management.