2020 Map of Guelph

About this map

James River meanders through the eastern edge of this Dickey County landscape, defining the local topography as it flows southward past the small community of Ludden. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of wetlands and seasonal basins typical of the Glacial Lake Agassiz region, interlaced with a strictly rectangular grid of section-line roads like 97th St SE and 103rd Ave SE. The settlement of Guelph serves as a local landmark in the southwestern portion of the sheet, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. For those researching local family history, the Ludden Cem is a primary site of interest, situated near the riverbanks just outside the namesake town. The map reveals the precise intersection of rail and road corridors that once facilitated the movement of grain and goods through this rural prairie environment.