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1972 Map of Woodworth

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Woodworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The town of Woodworth serves as the focal point of this 1970s survey, situated along the tracks of the Burlington Northern railroad. This region of central North Dakota is defined by its glaciated prairie pothole landscape, where numerous water bodies like Barnes Lake, Colby Lake, and Sunday Lake provide critical habitat. Much of the surrounding terrain, including the areas of Marston Moor, Lowery, and Conkin, is designated as a National Waterfowl Production Area, reflecting the environmental importance of these wetlands.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Gem Cem and several gravel pits that indicate the local rural economy. The layout of the land reveals a transition between agricultural use and managed conservation, with section lines and unimproved roads connecting disparate farmsteads and natural features like Meander Lake. A prominent Radio Tower near the town center stands as a modern landmark in this traditional Great Plains settlement.