2011 Map of Schaffner Creek NE

About this map

The Knife River meanders across this rural Mercer County landscape, defining the local hydrology alongside tributaries like Gold Creek and Elm Creek. In the northern reaches of the quadrangle, the Wolff Dam stands as a notable water management feature amidst the high plains terrain. The land is organized by a disciplined grid of rural thoroughfares, including north-south corridors like County Rd-5 and 73rd Ave SW, which facilitate movement between the scattered farmsteads and agricultural plots. This survey captures the area in the early 21st century, showing how modern county infrastructure like County Rd-18 and County Rd-7 integrates with the natural drainage patterns of the Missouri River watershed.