2011 Map of Big Woods SW

About this map

The Red River of the North defines the eastern edge of this agricultural landscape in Walsh County, where the meandering waterway creates a complex boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. The terrain is characterized by the convergence of smaller tributaries, including the Forest River and the North Marais River, which wind through a rigid grid of rural section roads. This 2011 survey illustrates a highly organized drainage and transport network, dominated by north-south arteries like 159th Dr NE and County Rd 2. The interplay between the natural, serpentine curves of the riverbanks and the straight lines of local routes such as 66th St NE highlights the intensive land management typical of the Red River Valley.