2024 Map of Eckelson SW

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and undulating terrain define this section of the Dakotas along the Stutsman Co Barnes Co line. Central to the landscape is the Barnes County Waterfowl Production Area, a protected habitat surrounding the wetlands of Mud Lake. This area of the Missouri Coteau is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and seasonal wetlands, reflecting the post-glacial topography of the region. The map reveals a strictly organized section-line road network, including routes like 38th St SE and 96th Ave SE, which navigate around natural drainage features like Streaman Coulee. This layout illustrates the intersection of early twentieth-century agricultural land division with the natural hydrology of the Great Plains, where modern conservation efforts now manage the remaining native prairie and wetland complexes.