2024 Map of Big Woods SW

About this map

The Red River of the North winds through this borderland region, marking the physical boundary between Minnesota and North Dakota. This map illustrates the intricate hydrological landscape of the Red River Valley, where the meandering Forest River and North Marais River cut across a grid of section roads and rural intersections. The terrain is defined by its low relief and an extensive network of wetlands and oxbows, particularly along the eastern edge of Marshall and Walsh Counties. A dense system of local corridors, including 159th Drive NE and 60th Street NE, provides access to the agricultural parcels that dominate the region's economy. The interplay between the natural, serpentine river paths and the rigid township and range system highlights the geographic character of this fertile northern plains area.