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2018 Map of Brantford

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Brantford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Brantford stands as the primary settlement in this northern plains landscape, situated near the border between Eddy and Foster counties. The community is oriented around Railroad Ave and Co Rd 10, with the nearby Brantford Cem serving as a significant site for local genealogical research. The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of the James River, which cuts through the northwestern and central portions of the quadrangle.

Water management and drainage are central themes of the local geography, visible in the numerous small wetlands and larger features like Rusten Slough in the east and Kelly Cr in the southwest. A rigid section-line road grid, including 73rd Ave NE and 12th St NE, imposes a systematic order over the prairie, reflecting the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on North Dakota's rural development and agricultural heritage.