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1981 Map of Palermo NE

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Palermo NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The National Waterfowl Production Area dominates this section of the Missouri Plateau, characterized by a dense concentration of prairie potholes and wetlands. This 1981 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey illustrates the distinctive glacial topography of Mountrail County, where features like the Lowland, Crowfoot, and Reed Mound define the local drainage patterns. These names reflect the historical and geographical identity of a landscape shaped by both nature and early cattle ranching or land claims.

Rural community life is anchored by St Luke Ch and its adjacent Cem, located in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Small named locales such as Grandrue, Smith, and Stave appear as key points of reference within a network of section-line roads. Scattered Gravel Pits indicate local resource extraction, while a prominent Radio Tower stands near the church as a modern landmark on the prairie skyline.