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2012 Map of Ideal NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ideal NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The White River winds through the center of this Tripp County landscape, creating a distinct topographical corridor marked by broad flats and seasonal drainages. Local ranching operations, including the Christensen Ranch and Kewley Ranch, are positioned near the riverbanks, reflecting the agricultural dependence on this primary water source. South of the river's main channel lies Gunny Sack Bottom, a notable floodplain feature situated between the river and the mouth of Thunder Cr.

Secondary watercourses such as Mill Iron Cr and Dog Ear Cr feed into the river system from the north and south, respectively. The land is organized by a grid of rural routes, including 252nd St and 311th Ave, which provide access to the high plains surrounding the river valley. This survey captures the rural character of the Ideal NW quadrangle at a time when the landscape remained defined by these family-named holdings and natural riparian boundaries.