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2024 Map of Ryder

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Ryder serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System defines the movement of local life. The town is situated at the junction of several key local routes, including Main St, 4th Ave, and 3rd Ave, reflecting the organized growth typical of North Dakota grain-trading settlements. To the north, Rosehill Cem provides a genealogical touchpoint for families of Ward County, situated just outside the residential limits on Andrew St.

The surrounding terrain is a complex mosaic of wetlands and small water bodies, much of which is preserved within the multiple segments of the Ward County Waterfowl Production Area. These protected zones, like those near 233rd Ave SW and 275th Ave SW, highlight the region's importance to migratory bird populations. The map meticulously tracks the intersection of rural infrastructure and conservation, showing how Co Hwy 22 and Co Hwy 11 navigate this water-rich environment.