2016 Map of Skull Lake

About this map

Hydrological engineering and conservation management define this northern Kittson County landscape. The area is dominated by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, most notably the State Ditch Number Eightyfour and State Ditch Number Eightyfive, which facilitate agricultural use of the flat terrain. Near the southern edge, the N Br Two Rivers meanders through the township lines, providing a natural contrast to the straight-line drainage canals. Human settlement is sparse in this portion of the Red River Valley, with the McKinley Cem serving as a primary local landmark and genealogical touchstone. Large tracts of land, including the Farm Service Agency Interest of Minnesota, reflect contemporary land use and preservation efforts in this border region. Local transportation is anchored by a grid of county roads, such as Co Rd 51 and Co Rd 52, which provide access to these remote farmsteads.