2018 Map of Benedict NW

About this map

Oak Cr meanders through this agricultural landscape in Ward County, defining a topography of prairie potholes and subtle drainage basins. The area is characterized by a high density of small, seasonal wetlands and ponds, reflecting the glacial history of the North Dakota plains. Evidence of local community life appears at the Hope Lutheran Cem along 97th St SE, a landmark for genealogical research in this rural township. Transport and connectivity are provided by a grid of section-line roads and larger routes like Co Hwy 22 and Co Hwy 24, which link isolated farmsteads and the Poleschook Airport. In the southeastern corner, the land dips toward Bonnes Coulee, showing the transition from upland fields to deeper drainage features.