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1981 Map of Long Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Long Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Horseshoe Valley and the surrounding prairie of McLean County are defined by a complex network of glacial potholes and seasonal wetlands, as seen in this early 1980s topographic study. The landscape is dominated by Long Lake and Crooked Lake, with significant portions of the terrain dedicated to conservation through the Camp Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the National Waterfowl Production Area. These protected spaces highlight the region's importance for migratory birds within the Great Plains flyway.

Evidence of rural community life is scattered throughout the township lines, including a central Townhall and the St Peters Ch near Kramme. To the south, Medicine Hillo rises above the flats, providing a topographical anchor near the St Johns Ch and its associated St Johns Cem. The map illustrates the sparse, grid-based settlement pattern typical of the North Dakota wheat belt, where small gravel pits and localized landmarks like Aurena serve as the primary markers of human industry.