2011 Map of Manfred SW

About this map

Crystal Lake anchors the southwestern corner of this Wells County landscape, illustrating the characteristic prairie pothole topography of central North Dakota. In this high-plains environment, the managed water of the Faul-Mathison Dam contrasts with the natural seasonal wetlands scattered throughout the section lines. The southeastern edge of the sheet traces the headwaters of the James River, a vital watercourse for the region's agricultural drainage and historical development. The map is defined by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, including 30th Ave NE and 14th St NE, which reflect the systematic land division that has shaped farming and property boundaries here since the era of original settlement. This 2011 survey serves as a precise record of the rural infrastructure and hydraulic features that sustain this portion of the northern plains.