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2011 Map of Willow City SW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Willow City SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Souris River meanders through this portion of McHenry County, defining a landscape shaped by water and agriculture. Near the river's winding path, the settlement of Cole Ford marks a historic crossing point, while further downstream, the Nelson Bridge provides a permanent link across the banks. The area is a confluence of small waterways, with the meandering Willow Creek and Snake Creek cutting through the section lines of the rural grid.

A network of gravel and paved routes, such as Willow Hwy and Willow Rd, connects the scattered farmsteads of the Great Plains. The map's strictly organized section roads, including 83rd St NE and 4th Ave NE, contrast with the organic, fluid loops of the river valley. This survey captures a specific moment in North Dakota's rural continuity, where the infrastructure of local travel meets the natural drainage of the Souris basin.