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2014 Map of Independence

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Independence stands as the primary namesake for this portion of the North Dakota prairie, situated north of the administrative boundary between Lamoure Co and Dickey Co. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the James River, which cuts through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The terrain is characterized by a series of depressions and small water bodies common to this glacial till region, providing a complex hydrology that likely influenced historical land use and early settlement patterns.

Transport across this rural landscape is facilitated by a rigid grid of section-line roads, including Cr-14 and numbered routes like 72nd St SE and 106th Ave SE. The density of these local roads suggests a long-standing agricultural tradition, with the map recording the distribution of small ponds and prairie potholes that would have been significant landmarks for local farmers and early travelers in the region.