2018 Map of Independence

About this map

Independence sits at the center of this rural North Dakota landscape, situated within a vast grid of section roads that define the region's agricultural character. This survey illustrates the township's layout where Co Rd 60 and various section lines like 74th St SE and 105th Ave SE create a geometric pattern across the prairie. The most prominent natural feature is the James River, which meanders through the southwestern portion of the map, providing a stark visual contrast to the straight-line precision of the surrounding land divisions. The map also documents the political geography of the area, capturing the boundary between LaMoure Co and Dickey Co along 78th St SE. Numerous wetlands and small ponds are scattered throughout the sections, reflecting the glacial pothole topography characteristic of the eastern Dakota plains.