The town of Buchanan serves as the central hub for this agricultural landscape in Stutsman County, situated along the diagonal path of U.S. Route 281. The map illustrates a strictly organized grid of rural roads, including 21st St SE and 28th St SE, which divide the prairie into the townships of t142n r64w and t141n r64w. To the east, the James River flows into the northern reaches of the Jamestown Reservoir, creating a distinct topographical contrast to the surrounding plateau. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies key community sites such as Buchanan Cem and Saint Margaret Mary Cem, located just northeast of the primary settlement. The survey detail reflects a modern era of land management where traditional section lines intersect with major thoroughfares like Co Hwy 42.
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1896 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Buchanan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Fried
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Fried
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Eldridge NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Buchanan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000