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2017 Map of Simcoe

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Simcoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Simcoe sits at the heart of this prairie landscape in McHenry County, where the township grid meets the glacial geography of the northern plains. The settlement is anchored by a rural road network that follows the section lines, punctuated by local landmarks like the Stenkjaer Lutheran Cem, which serves as a vital touchstone for genealogical research in this part of North Dakota. The terrain is defined by a series of small depressions and rises, including Henderson Hills and the modest elevation of Mikes Peak.

Water plays a central role in the regional character, with Oslie Lake, Carvers Lake, and Nead Lake dotting the northern half of the survey. These bodies of water are part of a larger system of wetlands and small lakes that influence the agricultural patterns of the surrounding townships. The map provides a precise look at the 2017 configuration of these features, from the section boundaries of t154n r79w to the path of River Dr N.