2013 Map of Downer

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Downer and Muskoda anchor this agricultural landscape in Clay County, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns typical of the Red River Valley’s eastern edge. The Buffalo River meanders across the northern section, its wooded corridor providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding section-line grid. Further south, the intermittent flow of Hay Cr drains towards the southwest corner of the sheet. The local transport network is defined by a rigorous system of township roads, including 150th St S and 200th St S, which navigate around natural depressions like Maria Lake. This 2013 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the intersection of modern state infrastructure, such as Mn-9, with the enduring rural landmarks and watercourses that have shaped this region's farming history.