1985 Map of Cooperstown

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The Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge dominates the western landscape of this mid-1980s North Dakota survey, where the James River expands into a chain of lakes including Arrowwood Lake, Jim Lake, and Mud Lake. This water-rich corridor contrasts with the high, dry plains of the Rolling Prairie and the grain-hauling rail network connecting small agricultural hubs. Notable settlements like Cooperstown, Kensal, and Wimbledon are depicted alongside smaller sidings such as Millers Spur and Shepard. The eastern edge is defined by the winding Sheyenne River and the northern reaches of Lake Ashtabula, a massive reservoir complex. Wildlife management is a primary land use here, evidenced by the Ray Holland Marsh State Wildlife Area and the Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge, which protect the critical prairie pothole habitat that characterizes the region's ecology and hydrology.