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2014 Map of Wahpeton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wahpeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Wahpeton and Breckenridge sister cities define this borderland landscape where the Otter Tail River and Bois de Sioux River converge to form the Red River of the North. This geography creates a complex natural boundary between Richland County, North Dakota, and Wilkin County, Minnesota. The urban layout is densely detailed, featuring the campus of the North Dakota State Coll of Science and the Harry Stern Airport to the south.

Beyond the residential grids of Wahpeton, the terrain transitions into a highly structured agricultural expanse marked by a rigid network of section roads like 300th St and CR-16. Water management is central to the area's character, evidenced by the winding path of Whisky Cr and the presence of Breckenridge Lake. Local history is anchored by long-standing landmarks such as Fairview Cem and Saint Marys Cem, which serve as significant points for genealogical research in this Red River Valley community.