2016 Map of Twistal Swamp

About this map

Twistal Swamp dominates the northern landscape of this corner of northwestern Minnesota, where the borders of Kittson, Roseau, and Marshall Counties converge. The terrain is defined by a systematic network of engineered waterways, including State Ditch Number Ninety and Lateral Ditch Number Five, which illustrate the region's long-standing efforts to manage the low-lying wetlands for agricultural use. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Tamarac River meanders across the plain, providing a natural contrast to the rigid grid of county roads and section lines.