2011 Map of Blacktail Coulee

About this map

Blacktail Coulee winds across this prairie landscape of Ward County, defining a region where glacial hydrology meets modern agricultural infrastructure. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the drainage of Spring Creek and the marshy depression of Bowers Coulee, while the southern reaches are marked by the presence of the Wintering River. A clear grid of township roads, such as 32nd St N and 35th St N, organizes the wide-open terrain of the North Dakota plains. A localized point of interest, the Velva Sportsman Dam, sits along one of the many seasonal drainages, indicating how water management and local recreation are integrated into this rural expanse. This 2011 survey records the land as it appeared in the early 21st century, illustrating the enduring township-and-range section lines that continue to dictate the movement of people and resources across the state.