2019 Map of Downer

About this map

Downer sits at the southwestern edge of this Clay County landscape, where the flat plains of the Red River Valley transition into a complex network of wetlands and drainage systems. The Buffalo River meanders across the northern portion of the quadrangle near Muskoda, its path defined by the subtle topography of the glacial lake plain. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural landscape, partitioned by a rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads such as Co Rd 12 and Co Rd 71. This drainage-dependent terrain is further characterized by Hay Cr and Maria Lake, which highlight the importance of water management in this farming region. The layout of rural routes like 155th St S and 200th St S connects the isolated farmsteads and small crossroads communities that have sustained the local economy for generations.