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2017 Map of Valley City West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Valley City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Valley City anchors the southeastern portion of this map, situated within a deep meander of the Sheyenne River. This reach of the river valley is characterized by steep, wooded bluffs and significant elevation changes compared to the surrounding prairie. The city's academic and civic core is well-defined, featuring the Valley City State Univ campus and the historic Woodbine Cem. To the northwest, the small settlement of Berea and the Barnes County Municipal Airport suggest the area's ongoing importance as a regional transportation hub.

The outlying landscape is a mosaic of agricultural sections and natural depressions typical of the glacial plains. Significant water bodies such as Hobart Lake and McDonald Lake dot the western half of the quadrangle, while the southern reaches include the large wetland known as Big Swamp. The N Country National Scenic Trail traces a path through this varied terrain, offering a glimpse into the natural preservation efforts along the river corridor near Maryvale Convent.