2016 Map of Big Woods NE

About this map

The North Dakota-Minnesota border defines the western edge of this landscape, where the flat plains are etched by the meandering courses of the Tamarac River and Snake River. This 2016 survey highlights a highly organized agricultural grid, reinforced by a network of drainage systems like Lateral Number One and Lateral Number Two. These man-made channels illustrate the intensive water management required to maintain the productivity of the Red River Valley’s fertile soil. Near the intersection of the river and the road grid sits the Fork Cemetery, a significant landmark for those researching family history in this borderland. The area is also characterized by its proximity to the Marshall County line, with transit facilitated by routes such as County Highway 16 and County Highway 17.