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2011 Map of Sanger

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sanger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River carves through this Oliver County landscape, defining a complex riparian zone of oxbows and backwaters. The settlement of Sanger sits on the western bank, while across the water, the terrain is marked by a series of significant lakes and drainage systems, including Painted Woods Lake, Wildwood Lake, and Beaver Lake. This 2011 survey captures the hydrological management of the region through features like Katz Dam and the Landgren Dam structures, which regulate flow into Goose Creek and its tributaries.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by Wing Cemetery and the small settlement of Merida in the northern portion of the map. The road network, including Painted Woods Rd and County Hwy 24, follows the section lines of the plains, contrasting with the winding, natural paths of Painted Woods Creek and Yanktonai Creek. This map preserves the contemporary state of these riparian ecosystems and the rural infrastructure that supports the area's agricultural life.