2017 Map of Carpio NE

About this map

Lake Darling dominates the northern reaches of this Ward County landscape, where the waters of the Souris River are managed through a series of containment areas including Pond A, Pond B, and Pond C. The map documents a highly structured riparian environment, featuring recreational infrastructure such as the Overlook Viewing Trail, Oxbow Nature Trail, and Cottonwood Nature Trail that navigate the river's winding path. This 2017 survey illustrates the intersection of modern conservation and historic land divisions, marked by the Renville Co Ward Co boundary line. Local history is anchored by the presence of Saint Henrys Cem in the northeast and Valla Cem to the southwest. The Des Lacs River cuts through the lower portion of the sheet near Blacks Coulee, while Saint Marys Bridge provides a key crossing point for researchers tracing the development of rural infrastructure in this part of North Dakota.