The Jamestown Reservoir and the winding James River dominate the southwestern corner of this North Dakota prairie landscape. This 2018 survey captures a region defined by its glacial hydrology and a precise grid of rural infrastructure, where section lines like 84th Ave SE and 27th St SE partition the open country. To the north, Blue Lake sits as a prominent natural basin amidst the rolling topography of Stutsman County. The presence of the Sprague Airport in the northeast corner highlights the importance of light aviation for local connectivity in these expansive agricultural townships. Navigated via Co Hwy 42, the area remains characterized by large-scale farming and the seasonal fluctuations of its wetland systems.
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1896 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1900 · Pingree
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Buchanan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Fried
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Fried
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Spiritwood Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Courtenay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Buchanan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000