1966 Map of Hawley NW

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Spring Prairie and Cromwell townships define this mid-1960s landscape, where an intricate network of drainage systems like County Ditch No 39 and County Ditch No 26 reveals the intensive agricultural modification of the Red River Valley. The terrain is marked by numerous Gravel Pits, pointing to the region's glacial history and local industry during this period of infrastructure development. Conservation areas are prominent, including the Jeral State Wildlife Management Area near Hatchet Lake and the Gruhl State Wildlife Management Area further south. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Lysne Cem and Spring Prairie Cem. The southern edge of the survey is bounded by the Buffalo River as it meanders through Riverton and Hawley townships, while a long-distance Pipeline cuts across the northeastern sections, reflecting the era's energy expansion.