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2020 Map of Jim Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Jim Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The James River and its extensive wetlands dominate this landscape in Stutsman County, where the river valley widens into Jim Lake and the northern reaches of the Jamestown Reservoir. This modern survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, including smaller water bodies like Medicine Lake, Plowe Lake, and Stony Brook. A significant historical element preserved on the map is the path of the Fort Totten Trail, which winds through the river valley, marking a legacy of nineteenth-century transit across the Dakota Territory.

Elevated terrain is represented by the Grasshopper Hills to the east of the river. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the presence of Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem near the intersection of 12th St SE and 82nd Ave SE. The map also records water management infrastructure, specifically the Depuy Dam Lake, showing the contemporary intersection of historical trails and modern irrigation and reservoir systems in the prairie landscape.