2018 Map of Halstad SW

About this map

The winding course of the Elm River defines this rural stretch of Traill County, as seen in this 2018 survey. The landscape is characterized by the intricate drainage patterns of the North Branch Elm River and the N Br Elm River, which meander through a highly structured grid of section lines and township boundaries. The map illustrates a strictly organized agricultural environment where human management of the Red River Valley's hydrology is evident. Engineering for water control is prominent in the form of the Kelso Floodway, which runs east-west across the southern half of the quadrangle. Local transportation is maintained by a network of rural routes, including Co Hwy 1 and Co Rd 3, which serve the large farmsteads and fields that dominate this Red River Valley terrain.