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1966 Map of Downer

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Downer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a winding path through the northern reaches of this Clay County landscape, anchoring the wooded terrain of Buffalo River State Park. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the riparian environment of the river to the structured agricultural drainage of the Red River Valley, evidenced by an extensive network of artificial waterways including County Ditch No 57, County Ditch No 12, and County Ditch No 21.

Rail transport history is prominent, featuring the Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines, alongside an Old Railroad Grade near Maria Lake. The industrial footprint of the era is marked by numerous Gravel Pits clustered near Muskoda and along the river bluffs. To the south, the Magnusson State Wildlife Management Area borders the meandering Hay Creek, illustrating the local commitment to conservation and habitat management.