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2020 Map of Thorne

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Thorne anchors this section of Rolette County, appearing as a quiet crossroads community amidst the prairie potholes and wetlands of northern North Dakota. The landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, characterized by numerous small water bodies like Twin Lake, Girl Lake, and the more distant Little Gurr Lake. This 2020 edition details a strictly ordered grid of section-line roads, including Thorne Rd and Horn Rd, which connect the scattered rural homesteads of the Turtle Mountain region.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Saint Edward Cem located just south of the town site along 91st St NE. The drainage patterns of Snake Cr and Wolf Cr meander through the townships, illustrating the subtle topography of the drift prairie. The map provides a clear record of the Public Land Survey System divisions, from T159N to T161N, marking the enduring agricultural boundaries of the area.