2024 Map of Epworth NW

About this map

Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northeastern corner of this Mountrail County landscape, where the waters of Shell Creek wind through the glacial depressions of the Missouri Plateau. This 2024 survey captures the rural character of the region, defined by a rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads such as Palermo Rd and Belden Rd. For those tracing local heritage, the Shell Lake Cem stands as a primary landmark in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map illustrates a classic Great Plains settlement pattern, where small wetland basins dot the landscape between cultivated fields, reflecting the hydrology of the Williston Basin region. The survey also delineates the boundaries for townships including t155n r90w and t155n r89w, providing a precise look at the modern land use and public survey divisions in North Dakota.