1980 Map of Tagus

About this map

Tagus serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line at the junction of Ward and Mountrail counties. The area is defined by a dense concentration of glacial potholes and wetlands, many of which are preserved as part of the National Waterfowl Production Area. These numerous water bodies, including Carpenter Lake in the south, create a complex drainage pattern across townships like Stave, Kickapoo, and Evergreen. Local history is anchored by St Olaf Cem and several Gravel Pits, which point to the region's agricultural and resource-based economy during the late twentieth century. The terrain is partitioned into named sections such as Passport and Egan, reflecting the traditional township and range grid system used to organize this North Dakota wheat-country territory.