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2024 Map of Red Wing Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Red Wing Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this McKenzie County landscape, where the broken terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems. At the heart of this region, Red Wing Creek and its tributaries, including Bummer Creek and Spring Creek, carve through the badlands, creating a complex topography that has historically influenced travel and land use. The presence of Stevenson Cem near the junction of Red Wing Rd and Cedar Creek provides a localized point of interest for genealogists tracing early residency in this sparsely populated area.

While the primary roads like 14th St NW and 139th Ave NW follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, the natural flow of Bowline Creek and the southern reach of Flat Top Rd reveal how the physical geography dictates the placement of infrastructure. This map captures a specific moment in the management of these public lands, balancing the preservation of the grassland with the enduring presence of local landmarks and family-named features.