1981 Map of New Rockford

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The Fort Totten Indian Reservation occupies the northeastern corner of this central North Dakota landscape, where the prairie is defined by the headwaters of the James River and the meandering path of the Sheyenne River. In the early 1980s, the region's agricultural character is evidenced by numerous gravel pits and a network of National Waterfowl Production Areas that protect the numerous glacial potholes and sloughs, such as Rosefield Slough and Schuobel Slough. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary artery for the prairie towns, connecting established grain centers like Fessenden, New Rockford, and Harvey. Smaller settlements such as Heimdal, Bremen, and Cathay dot the rail lines, while landmarks like Butte De Morale and Black Hammer Hill provide relief in the otherwise steady terrain of the Tiffany Flats.