2014 Map of Bowman SW

About this map

Cold Turkey Cr and Alkali Cr define the drainage of this southwestern North Dakota landscape, where the terrain is marked by the systematic grid of the Public Land Survey System. In the early 21st century, this area of Bowman County remains characterized by large-scale agricultural and ranching operations, evidenced by the extensive network of rural section roads like 150th Ave SW and 98th St SW. The hydrology of the region is punctuated by seasonal watercourses and small prairie potholes, with Spring Cr flowing across the northern reaches. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the topography and land management patterns of the High Plains, where the infrastructure is largely dedicated to providing access to open range and fields.