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2024 Map of Lincoln Valley NW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Lincoln Valley NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Sheyenne River winds through this section of Sheridan County, shaping a landscape defined by glacial prairie potholes and significant waterfowl habitats. Large portions of the terrain are dedicated to conservation, notably the Sheridan County Waterfowl Production Area, which spans several sections in the north and east. This environment, characterized by numerous small seasonal wetlands and permanent bodies of water like Skogmo Lake and Bentz Lake, illustrates the classic North Dakota drift prairie.

Local heritage is preserved in several small rural burial grounds that serve as landmarks for genealogists tracing early settlement patterns. These include the Holy Ghost Lutheran Cem and West Scandia Lutheran Cem, as well as the family-named Hoffer - Krein Cem. The map shows a strictly organized grid of section lines and gravel roads, such as 23rd St NE and 6th Ave NE, which provide access to the dispersed farmsteads of this agricultural region.