2010 Map of Florian SW

About this map

The winding course of the Middle River dominates this portion of Marshall County, carving a sinuous path through a highly organized agricultural landscape. The survey documents the rural character of the area, defined by a strict grid of roads such as 310th Ave NW and 300th St NW. Settlement patterns are anchored by traditional community institutions, including School Number 13E and several denominational burial grounds. These sites, such as Alma Lutheran Cemetery and Saint John's Cemetery, indicate the heritage of the families who settled this prairie land. In the southeastern corner, the Great Eastern rail line cuts diagonally across the township grid, providing the primary industrial link for the region's agricultural output. Other landmarks like the McCrea Cemetery and Alma Baptist Cemetery further illustrate the distribution of local rural communities at the start of the decade.