2020 Map of Bowbells

About this map

Bowbells serves as the focal point of this North Dakota landscape, situated at the junction of organized township lines and the local rail corridor. The town layout is clearly defined by landmarks such as the Burke County Court House and Bowbells Municipal Airport, while the surrounding prairie is divided into a precise section-line grid of roads like 96th St NW and 70th Ave NW. The transition from the built environment to the agricultural periphery is marked by the Bowbells Cem and Saint Joseph Cem just north of the settlement. The meandering path of Stony Creek provides a natural break in the geometric regularity of the farmland, crossing through the southern portion of the area. This survey documents a classic High Plains county seat where the historical influence of the railroad, evidenced by Railway St SE, remains a primary driver of the local geography.