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2015 Map of Orient NW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Orient NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sugar Loaf Hill stands as a prominent landmark in this prairie landscape, situated near the boundary between Faulk and Hand counties. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and basins, including Vogeler Draw which feeds toward the north. A series of localized water bodies like Vogeler Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Matter Lake dot the township divisions, reflecting the hydrologic character of the Great Plains.

Agricultural section lines dictate the modern movement through the region, with gravel roads such as 172nd St and 350th Ave forming a rigid grid over the undulating ground. Evidence of natural water sources, such as Huss Spring, provides insight into the essential points of interest for early settlement and land use. The map also traces the upper reaches of several drainage systems, including Bryant Cr, Gooder Cr, and Campbell Cr.