2014 Map of Fordville SE

About this map

Niagara anchors the southwestern corner of this Grand Forks County landscape, where the prairie grid of the Red River Valley is incised by meandering watercourses. The local topography is defined by the drainage of the N Br Turtle River and Whisky Cr, which break the regularity of the section lines as they flow eastward. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, including the Niagara Cem located just north of the settlement and the small landing strip at Kyllo Airport to the southeast. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural network, with named rural routes such as Bible St Ne and Camp Ave Ne providing access to the vast farmsteads. To the north, the terrain transitions into the more dramatic relief of Skunk Coulee, illustrating the transition from flat till plain to the eroded drainage features characteristic of the region.