1973 Map of Manning NW

About this map

Knife River flows across the northern reaches of this North Dakota landscape, which is defined by the winding course of Crooked Creek as it carves through the central and southern terrain. This 1970s survey, compiled from 1972 aerial photography by the U.S. Geological Survey, reveals a sparsely settled region of Dunn County where the land is primarily organized by the Public Land Survey System. The map documentation shows several locations marked simply as Well, indicating the localized infrastructure required for ranching or resource extraction in this open country. A lone Spring in the western section further illustrates the critical role of water sources in this environment. The topographic detail provided by the State Water Commission and federal agencies highlights the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped the plains.