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1990 Map of Fried

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Fried
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Jim Valley defines the western terrain of this Stutsman County landscape, where the seasonal hydrology of the prairie pothole region is evident through numerous small basins and larger bodies like Blue Lake. The map centers on the small community of Fried, a quiet settlement anchored by the Fried Cem and proximity to agricultural infrastructure, including a Substa and Comm Tower.

To the south, the expansion of the Jamestown Reservoir has altered the valley floor, creating recreational opportunities at Smokeys Landing Co Rec Area. This 1990 revision, based on earlier mid-century photogrammetry and planetable surveys, highlights the conservation focus of the area with the designated National Waterfowl Production Area, preserving vital habitat among the section-line roads and cultivated fields of the North Dakota plains.