2011 Map of Caledonia

About this map

Caledonia sits at the eastern edge of this Traill County survey, positioned where the winding Goose River creates a complex network of oxbows and meanders across the flat Red River Valley floor. The landscape is defined by the rigid geometry of the Public Land Survey System, with roads like County Hwy-4 and County Hwy-11 following section lines to create a perfect grid of large-scale agricultural fields. This 2011 survey highlights the critical role of water management in the region, featuring the Mickelson Drain 13 to the north, which assists in draining the heavy valley soils. The contrast between the organic, serpentine path of the river and the stark linearity of the road network illustrates the highly engineered nature of this fertile prairie region.