2011 Map of Clifton

About this map

Antelope Lakes dominate the central landscape of this Pierce County region, where the prairie terrain is punctuated by significant water bodies and glacial depressions. The small settlement of Clifton is positioned in the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural section lines. The hydrography of the area is defined by the North Fork Sheyenne River along the eastern margin and Lesmeister Lake in the northeastern corner. This 2011 survey reflects the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System, with gravel and dirt roads like 40th St NE and 22nd Ave NE following strictly rectilinear paths through the open country. The distribution of these seasonal lakes and intermittent streams indicates a landscape shaped by drainage patterns common to the North Dakota prairie, where water collection points are vital geographic markers.