2011 Map of Cleveland NW

About this map

Runner Slough and a vast network of unnamed prairie potholes dominate this corner of Stutsman County, reflecting the glacial geomorphology typical of the Missouri Coteau. This modern topographic record shows a landscape primarily defined by its water management and section-line roads, such as 31st St SE and 60th Ave SE. The southern edge of the quadrangle marks the primary transportation corridor through the region, where County Rd-39 and Main St provide the few interruptions to the open wetlands. The distribution of these temporary and permanent water bodies, often bounded by the rigid grid of rural routes like 33rd St SE, illustrates the persistent challenge of agriculture and travel in this saturated terrain.