The prairie landscape of north-central North Dakota is defined by the significant presence of Dry Lake, which dominates the western half of this 2011 survey. Centered on the community of Webster, the map reveals a highly structured agricultural grid of township and section roads, such as 60th St NE and 79th Ave NE. The interaction between the expansive water bodies and the rural road network provides an interesting look at land use in a region prone to hydrological shifts. Near the settlement of Garske, smaller water features like Stone Lake and Cavanaugh Lake dot the landscape, illustrating the characteristic prairie pothole region. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Webster Cemetery serves as a primary landmark for tracing family ties within the rural townships surrounding the small grain-growing hubs.
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1931 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Grahams Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Grahams Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Grand Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Penn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Sweetwater
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Cando SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000