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1981 Map of Lawndale

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Lawndale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lawndale sits at the intersection of a vast agricultural and conservation landscape along the Wilkin Co Otter Tail Co border. The settlement pattern here is defined by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, which cuts diagonally across the prairie townships of Prairie View, Tanberg, and Norwegian Grove. Local history is anchored by the Little Bethany Ch and the Prairie View Cem, reflecting the enduring community structures of this Red River Valley region.

The hydrology of the area is heavily managed through an extensive network of artificial drainage, including Judicial Ditch No 34 and Judicial Ditch No 93, which feed into natural watercourses like the South Branch Buffalo River and Deerhorn Creek. This transition between managed farmland and preserved wetlands is highlighted by the Rothsay State Wildlife Management Area and scattered units of the National Waterfowl Production Area, demonstrating the region's commitment to habitat preservation within an industrial farming economy.