2014 Map of Big Coulee Dam

About this map

Bisbee anchors the southwestern corner of this North Dakota landscape, situated along the east-west corridor of ND-66. The surrounding terrain in Towner County is defined by the winding course of Mauvais Coulee, which meanders through a glaciated prairie landscape characterized by numerous small depressions and seasonal wetlands. North of the town center, the Big Coulee Dam regulates the water flow, creating a distinct hydrological focal point in an otherwise agricultural grid. The map reveals a highly structured rural transport network, where gravel routes like Higgins Rd and Perth Rd intersect with the primary north-south artery of Us 281. This 2014 survey documents the persistence of small northern plains settlements like Big Coulee and the intricate drainage patterns that dictate the placement of local infrastructure and section-line roads.