Maple River meanders through the southeast corner of this rural township, defining the primary natural drainage in a landscape otherwise dominated by a grid of agricultural section lines. This 2011 survey illustrates a highly ordered North Dakota prairie, where the human footprint is primarily expressed through a network of local roads such as 131st Ave SE and 26th St SE. The map provides a clear look at the intricate hydrography of the region, featuring numerous small, scattered water bodies and wetlands that dot the fields between the arterial routes. The sparse naming of settlements or major infrastructure highlights the open, agrarian character of the area, making it a valuable tool for researchers tracking the preservation of the public land survey system in the modern era.
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1897 · Tower
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Tower City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Pillsbury SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Page SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Page
USGS Topo · 1:24,000