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1981 Map of Doran

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Doran
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The settlement of Doran sits at the heart of this Wilkin County landscape, where the agricultural plains of western Minnesota are defined by a sophisticated network of water management. The meandering path of the Otter Tail River winds through the northern sections of Sunnyside, providing a sharp contrast to the straight, engineered lines of County Ditch No 35 and State Ditch No 17 that drain the fertile farmland.

Transportation and community life are anchored by the diagonal transit of the Burlington Northern railroad, which cuts through the township of Brandrup. Beyond the town center, local heritage is marked by landmarks like Sticklestad Ch, while the Sunnyside Township State Wildlife Management Area preserves a pocket of natural riverine environment. The map details a transition from traditional river-based topography to a modern, grid-based farming economy supported by extensive irrigation and rail access.