2017 Map of Epworth

About this map

Epworth sits in the northern reaches of this rural Mountrail County landscape, where the Jeffersonian grid is etched into the terrain by a series of gravel roads including 48th St NW and 47th St NW. The topography is defined by the winding course of Shell Creek, which drains toward the southeast through the prairie hills. This 2017 survey captures a remote agricultural area where the primary landmarks are small rural burial grounds like Epworth Cem and Johns Cem. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System divisions, documenting the boundaries of t154n r90w and neighboring townships. The sparse distribution of buildings and the dominance of the section line road network reflect the enduring homesteading patterns of the North Dakota plains.