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2011 Map of Bowdoin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nelson Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Phillips County region, serving as a primary water source in an area defined by its irrigation and ranching networks. The settlement of Sleeping Buffalo sits near the reservoir's eastern edge, accompanied by the Sleeping Buffalo Resort Golf Course and campground, illustrating the area's development into a recreational destination. Further south, the map reveals the small community of Bowdoin and the nearby Bowdoin Cemetery, which provide critical points of interest for genealogists tracking early twentieth-century residents.

The winding path of Beaver Creek meanders through the central and southern sections, cutting through Thomas Coulee and passing near the Dry Lake Unit. These drainage patterns and natural features, alongside historical routes like Old US Hwy 2, reflect the intersection of traditional land use and modern infrastructure. Local landmarks such as Brady's Ranch and Wooldridge further ground the survey in the local family history of the High Line region.