2011 Map of Big Woods NE

About this map

The Red River of the North forms a serpentine border between North Dakota and Minnesota, defining the hydrologic character of this agrarian landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the confluence of several regional waterways, including the Snake River and the Tamarac River, which meander through the flat river valley. The landscape is organized by a rigid grid of rural roads, such as 410th St NW and 460th Ave NW, reflecting the late-century precision of local land management. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Fork Cemetery near the southern boundary provides a specific point of interest in an otherwise sparsely populated section of Walsh County. The map details a transition point where natural drainage patterns interact with engineered infrastructure like County Hwy-16 and County Hwy-17, highlighting the enduring reliance on these river corridors for the region's geography.