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2016 Map of Canton NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Canton NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Canadian River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, feeding into the upper tip of Canton Lake as it straddles the borders of Major, Dewey, and Blaine Counties. This portion of the river valley is characterized by wide floodplains and hydrologic features like Red Bluff Cutoff Lake, which indicate the shifting course of the waterway over time. In the northern uplands, the settlement of Bado sits along the section line roads that define the rural layout of the region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fern Cliff Cem centrally located along e0560 RD, a small landmark within the grid of county routes like Dane Field RD and Indian Rd. To the north, Cheyenne Cr drains the higher ground, illustrating the transition from the rolling prairie down toward the major reservoir system. The map provides a clear view of the intersection of traditional land divisions and modern water management at the edge of the lake.