1949 Map of Landa SW

About this map

The Souris River carves a significant corridor through this Bottineau County landscape, where water management is defined by structures like Spillway Elev 1416. This mid-century survey, based on 1940s fieldwork with 1980 updates, details the J Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge as it occupies the river valley. The surrounding prairie is organized into distinct rural townships including Sergius, Eidsvold, Starbuck, and Brander. Small-scale local infrastructure is visible through the placement of School No 2 and School No 3, marking the centers of these farming communities. The topography is relatively flat, typical of the North Dakota plains, punctuated only by a small Gravel Pit and the gentle descent toward the river bottomlands.