1994 Map of Churchs Ferry

About this map

Churchs Ferry serves as a central hub in this prairie landscape, situated near the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad and Highway 281. The topography is dominated by an extensive hydrological network known as the Chain Lakes, with Lake Irvine forming a massive central basin. This aquatic system is vital for local conservation efforts, evidenced by the presence of the Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge and Silver Lake National Wildlife Refuge along the eastern and southern edges. To the north, the small settlement of Maza sits just across the county line. The map captures a transition in the land, where the drainage of Mauvais Coulee and Big Coulee feeds into the lakes, and the Churchs Ferry Cem provides a local genealogical landmark south of the town center.