2024 Map of Bell Coulee West

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders across this rural section of Grant County, North Dakota, defining the hydrology of a landscape dominated by prominent high points and drainage systems. Distinctive landforms such as Thompson Butte, Rattlesnake Butte, and Flat Top Butte provide natural landmarks for the surrounding plains, while Bell Coulee and Sixmile Creek channel the region's seasonal runoff. The township structure of t132n r86w and t131n r86w is overlaid with a network of section-line roads, including 53rd Ave SW and 87th St SW, which facilitate movement through this sparsely populated agricultural area. This modern survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of the Great Plains, where natural river courses and cardinal-aligned road grids dictate the human geography and land management of the prairie.