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1967 Map of Darfur

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Darfur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The prairie landscape of Darfur is defined by a dense network of township roads and agricultural development at the intersection of Watonwan, Brown, and Cottonwood counties. The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain, serving as the primary transport corridor for this farming region. Significant riparian and conservation areas are visible, notably the Wood Lake State Wildlife Management Area and the Mulligan State Wildlife Management Area, which provide a contrast to the geometric section lines of the surrounding townships.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous institutional landmarks, including Bethlehem Cem, St Johns Cem, and the First Mennonite Ch. These sites, along with rural educational markers like School No 2492, reflect the community centers that grounded the area's rural population. The hydrological character of the land is shaped by the North Fork Watonwan River and the main Watonwan River, which wind through the townships of Adrian and Butterfield.