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2011 Map of Sykeston SW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sykeston SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and seasonal wetlands dominate this rural section of Stutsman County, where the landscape is organized by a strict grid of section lines and gravel roads. In the early 21st century, the primary thoroughfare through this sparsely populated agricultural area is County Hwy 44, which cuts diagonally across the southeastern corner. The remaining territory is accessed via a network of numbered avenues and streets, such as 50th Ave SE and 8th St SE.

This drainage pattern, characterized by numerous small, unnamed water bodies scattered throughout the sections, reflects the post-glacial topography of the Missouri Coteau region. The layout of roads like 49th Ave SE and 11th St SE illustrates how modern surveying continues to follow the original Public Land Survey System, providing a clear framework for local farmers and landowners managing this North Dakota wetland habitat.