
The Benson County Waterfowl Production Area dominates several sections of this North Dakota landscape, reflecting the region's importance for migratory bird conservation and wetland preservation. This high-resolution survey from the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a prairie environment where land use is dictated by scattered small water bodies and seasonal wetlands. Rural life is anchored by two spiritual and genealogical landmarks: Saint Olaf Church Cem and the West Minnewaukan Lutheran Free Church Cem. The road network follows the rigid Public Land Survey System, with thoroughfares like Toso Rd, Stolz Rd, and numbered routes such as 44th St NE cutting straight lines across the township and range boundaries. The map provides a precise account of the modern rural infrastructure and conservation footprint in Benson County.
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1932 · Flora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Maddock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Maddock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Flora
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Josephine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Maddock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Flora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000