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2010 Map of Clontarf South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Clontarf South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Chippewa River meanders through this agricultural landscape south of Benson, illustrating the intricate drainage network of Swift County in the early 21st century. The map reveals an extensive system of engineered waterways, including Judicial Ditch Number Nine, Judicial Ditch Number Eighty, and County Ditch Number Seven, which support the region's productive farmland. These man-made channels contrast with the natural basins of Malachy Lake and Lynch Lake found in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by a rigid section-line road grid, featuring routes such as County Hwy-15 and 10th St SW. The Benson Municipal Airport serves as a modern landmark, positioned near the junction of several drainage ditches. This survey provides a precise record of the rural landscape, showing the coordination between natural river systems and the heavy hydrological modifications required for local land management.