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2020 Map of Swan Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Swan Lake and several large glacial depressions dominate this portion of Richland County, reflecting the watery geography of the Prairie Pothole Region. The small settlement of Stiles sits near the center of the quadrangle, serving as a landmark in a landscape defined by a precise grid of rural roads and section lines. The presence of Immanuel Lutheran Cem in the southwestern corner near Elm Lake provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in this agricultural township.

The terrain is a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies, including Stacks Slough, Gullys Slough, and Lueck Lake. These features, along with Moran Lake, suggest a dynamic hydrology that has influenced local land use for generations. The U.S. Geological Survey topographic data captures the subtle elevation changes that dictate the drainage patterns across this stretch of North Dakota, where the interplay of water and wheat farming has long shaped the community's development.