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1982 Map of Stephen SW

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Stephen SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The meandering Middle River carves a winding path through the heavy agricultural grid of Marshall County, defining the landscape of townships like Tamarac and Bloomer. This early 1980s survey illustrates a region shaped by extensive water management, where a complex network of man-made waterways including State Ditch No 3, County Ditch No 13, and Judicial Ditch No 20 drain the fertile plains. These drainage projects were essential for the development of Vega and Warrenton as productive farmland.

Local landmarks provide glimpses into the rural community structure, such as Immanuel Ch and its adjacent Cem in the southern portion of the quadrangle. A remote Landing Strip near the river highlights the logistical needs of this flat, expansive terrain. The map also captures the seasonal flow of the Coulee, showing how natural drainage and engineered ditches coexist in this Red River Valley environment.