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2020 Map of Hatton SW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hatton SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Portland sits at the southeastern edge of this prairie landscape, where the agricultural grid meets the winding riparian corridors of the eastern North Dakota plains. The survey area is defined by the complex convergence of several waterways, including the Goose River, the North Branch Goose River, and the South Branch Goose River. These streams create deeply incised meanders across the townships, providing a sharp contrast to the straight section lines of 144th Ave NE and Co Hwy 21.

Genealogists and local historians will note the Aurdal Cem located just outside the Portland limits, a key landmark for tracing early families in the region. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Steele Co and Traill Co, capturing the rural road network that connects these farming communities, including several routes designated as Minimum Maintenance Rd that trace the more difficult terrain near the river forks.