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2017 Map of Willow City SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cole Ford sits at the heart of this prairie landscape, where the Souris River and Willow Cr wind through a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. This northern North Dakota region, straddling the border of McHenry Co and Bottineau Co, is defined by its water-carved geography and agricultural grid. The map highlights key crossings essential to local transit, such as Nelson Bridge and the namesake ford, providing a detailed look at how the early road system adapted to the river's path.

Secondary waterways like Snake Cr further intersect the terrain, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Souris basin. The township and range lines of t159n r76w and its neighbors establish the legal framework for the scattered homesteads and fields. Collectors and local historians can trace the intersection of historical county routes, including Co Hwy 17 and Co Rd 51, which anchored the rural economy during this period.