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2020 Map of Manvel

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Manvel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Manvel serves as the central hub of this North Dakota landscape, where the meandering course of the Turtle River creates a stark contrast to the rigid grid of the surrounding agricultural township. The settlement is anchored by local infrastructure such as Heyde Airport and religious landmarks like Saint Timothy Cem, which sits north of the main town center.

The hydrologic management of the Red River Valley is evident through extensive engineering, including County Ditch Number 32 and County Ditch Number 11. These channels, alongside the South Marais River, coordinate drainage across the level plains. The map also identifies specific local developments like River Cove, illustrating how residential or recreational pockets have formed along the river's natural bends amidst the broader expanse of section lines and range boundaries.