2014 Map of Big Woods NW

About this map

The Red River of the North creates a complex, serpentine boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota, defining the eastern edge of this landscape in Walsh and Marshall counties. The river's winding oxbows and cutoffs, including Horseshoe Lake, illustrate the dynamic nature of the Red River Valley drainage system. The Park River and Dipple Drain feed into this larger system, carving through a grid of rural section roads. Evidence of long-standing community settlement is anchored by Zion Cem and Saint Joseph's Cem, which serve as primary landmarks for local genealogists and historians. Transport across this fertile plain is facilitated by the intersection of ND-17 and MN-317, which bridge the two states, while Interstate 29 provides a high-speed corridor through the center of the survey area.