1953 Map of Jud SE

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Bone Hill Creek National Wildlife Refuge occupies the central western portion of this prairie landscape, where the waters of Bone Hill Creek carve through the glacial terrain. This mid-century survey, compiled from 1948 aerial photography, illustrates the agricultural organization of LaMoure County through its precise township and section lines. The Northern Pacific railroad cuts across the southwestern corner, providing a vital transportation link for the rural communities of Mikkelson and Bluebird. Evidence of early community structure is preserved in the locations of School No 2 and School No 3, while the topography is defined by broad expanses like Kennison Flats. In the north, Wild Rice Slough and its associated spillway show the natural drainage patterns that shaped the settlement of areas such as Glenmore.