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2011 Map of Temvik

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Temvik anchors this portion of Emmons County, situated within a high plains landscape defined by its vital water sources and gradual elevation changes. The settlement pattern follows a clear section-line grid, typical of North Dakota's agricultural heartland, where roads like 72nd St SE and 8th Ave SE divide the terrain. Significant local landmarks including Temvik Butte and Winchester Butte rise above the surrounding fields, providing topographical relief in an otherwise rhythmic landscape.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Temvik Dam and the meandering paths of Sand Creek and Beaver Creek. For those researching family history or local land use, the map clearly identifies the Temvik Cemetery and the more remote Sand Creek Cemetery. These sites, along with the drainage patterns of Spring Creek, reflect the long-term relationship between the local community and the prairie environment during the early 21st century.