1980 Map of Plaza NE

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Evergreen, Mandan, Shealey, and Tolgen townships divide this prairie landscape in Ward County during the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small water bodies, many of which are protected within the National Waterfowl Production Area. This conservation focus reflects the region's importance as part of the migratory flyway, where glacial depressions form critical habitat. Apart from the natural features, the human imprint is sparse, characterized primarily by section-line roads and an occasional Gravel Pit near the eastern boundary. This survey provides a clear view of the rural township structure and the preservation of waterfowl breeding grounds before modern agricultural intensifications further altered the northern plains.