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2020 Map of Danvers

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Danvers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Judith River carves a deep, meandering course through the center of this Fergus County landscape, creating a distinct topographical divide between the upland benches and the river bottom. The settlement of Danvers sits on the western high ground, served by the Danvers Cem and a network of rural routes including N Danvers Rd and Cristy Bottom Rd. To the southeast, the small communities of Ware and Amherst mark the lower reaches of the map near the confluence of local drainages.

Water is the defining architectural force here, from the northern drainage of Scotchman Coulee to the southern flow of Louse Cr and Big Spring Cr. The Judith River Bridge provides a vital crossing point in the north, while local travel is facilitated by State Hwy 426 and Hanover Rd. The layout of section lines and family-named roads like Slivka Ln and Tucek Ln reflects a region deeply rooted in prairie agriculture and ranching.