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2018 Map of Horseshoe Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Horseshoe Lake sits as the central landmark in this prairie landscape, where the boundary between Benson Co and Eddy Co divides the terrain. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Sheyenne River as it snakes through the southern sections of the quadrangle, carving a distinct path through the surrounding glacial plains. This area is characterized by a sparse, grid-like network of rural transit, including Wood Lake Rd and Co Hwy 6, which connect isolated farmsteads and agricultural plots.

Transportation patterns follow the Section Line road system common to the Dakotas, with routes like 30th St NE and 84th Ave NE providing access to the numerous small wetlands and prairie potholes that dot the region. The map reveals the relationship between the natural water systems and the surveyed townships, illustrating how modern county lines and local infrastructure have been overlaid onto the older, meandering hydrology of the river basin.