2011 Map of Benedict NW

About this map

Oak Creek meanders through this portion of Ward County, defining the drainage patterns in a landscape punctuated by numerous small prairie potholes and wetlands. The area is structured by a rigorous grid of section-line roads, such as 233rd Ave SE and 42nd St SE, which facilitate the region's agricultural movement. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated rural territory where the natural hydrography of the Northern Plains persists alongside organized land use. Key corridors like 85th St SE and 72nd St SE intersect the terrain, providing a look at the modern rural infrastructure. The map reflects a quiet pocket of North Dakota where small-scale water features dominate the topography between the established gravel and paved routes.