2011 Map of Crosby SW

About this map

The prairie landscape of Divide County at the start of the 2010s is defined by a rigid section-line grid and numerous glacial depressions. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a sparsely populated terrain where the transportation network follows a strict cardinal alignment, dominated by routes such as 128th Ave NW and County Rd-12. The area is characterized by an extensive collection of small seasonal wetlands and sloughs scattered across the township lines, a classic feature of the northern plains. Settlement patterns here are tied to the local road system, including 100th St NW and 93rd St NW, which serve the agricultural plots of this remote corner of North Dakota. The map provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of the region just before significant changes in the western part of the state.