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1970 Map of Eckelson

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Eckelson serves as a central point of human settlement in this Barnes County landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The area is defined by a series of significant water bodies, most notably the elongated Eckelson Lake and nearby Fox Lake, which provide critical habitat within the National Wildlife Management Area. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small prairie potholes and wetlands, interspersed with rural infrastructure such as a prominent Pipeline and localized extraction sites including various Gravel Pits. Large regional identifiers like Brimer and Potter suggest established land divisions or family associations common to this agricultural era. The map illustrates a period when interstate transit and rail lines coexisted with extensive conservation efforts, maintaining a balance between industrial transport and the preservation of the natural prairie environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain