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2011 Map of Bell Coulee East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bell Coulee East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders across the southern landscape of this Sioux County region, carving a distinct path through the Porcupine District. The drainage patterns of the area are further defined by the Leaf on the Hill Creek, which joins the river amid a series of sweeping bends. This rural landscape is primarily organized by a rigid grid of section roads, including 82nd St SW and 44th Ave SW, which facilitate movement across the open plains.

Saint Gabriel Cemetery stands as a significant cultural landmark in the eastern portion of the map, located near 43rd Ave SW. The sparse distribution of named features suggests a quiet, agricultural character where life is oriented around these few community centers and the natural course of the river. The road network, comprising routes like 84th St SW and 86th St, illustrates the systematic division of land typical of the North Dakota prairie.