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2014 Map of Hanks Corner

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Hanks Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hanks Corner serves as the focal point for this rural landscape where the Red River Valley meets the rolling plains of the northeast. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems, including the Little Pembina River in the northwest and the Tongue River in the southwest, each carving distinct coulees through the terrain. Evidence of water management for local agriculture and flood control is visible at Weiler Dam Reservoir.

For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of three distinct burial grounds: Beaulieu Cem, Spangel Cem, and Oak Lawn Cem. These sites, along with the names of Smith Coulee and Busse Coulee, reflect the family-based settlement patterns that have shaped the border between Cavalier Co and Pembina Co. The grid of township roads, including ND-32 and ND-5, underscores the enduring importance of the section-line layout in this agricultural region.