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2011 Map of Bordulac NE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bordulac NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The James River snakes through the center of this Foster County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region where water management remains critical to the agricultural economy. To the west, the winding course of Kelly Creek feeds into the Niccum Reservoir, illustrating how local landowners modified the drainage patterns of the prairie. This 2011 survey reveals a sparse settlement pattern dominated by a strict sectional road grid, including 80th Ave NE and Main St E, which connect isolated farmsteads across the plains.

Genealogists will find the Brethren Cemetery located along the western edge of the quadrangle, a quiet landmark of the area's early pioneer heritage. The map also documents smaller natural basins like Jack Lake, which sit amidst the modern infrastructure of rural roads. The reliance on managed water sources like the reservoir, coupled with the proximity to the James River, highlights the enduring relationship between the environment and the agrarian lifestyle of central North Dakota.