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1970 Map of Moon Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Moon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Moon Lake and St Marys Lake dominate the northern landscape of this Barnes County territory, providing a central focus for the Moon Lake State Wildlife Management Area. The terrain is defined by the township divisions of Hemen, Green, Svea, and Skandia, where section lines and local roads cross a prairie environment dotted with small wetlands. A lone Townhall stands in the northwest, serving as a primary community landmark for the surrounding rural population.

Industrial activity is evidenced by several Gravel Pit and Gravel Pits locations, which suggest local resource extraction essential for road maintenance in this agricultural region. Spring Creek meanders through the southern portion of the sheet, providing natural drainage for the fields and pastures. This survey reflects the quiet, structured organization of the North Dakota countryside in the early 1970s, where property lines and small-scale infrastructure define the human imprint on the land.