2014 Map of Epworth SE

About this map

Shell Cr meanders through the northwest corner of this Mountrail County landscape, cutting a distinct path across a high-plains terrain defined by a precise section-line grid. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the area's transition into the modern era of energy and agricultural management, where historical land divisions are maintained by a network of gravel and improved roads. The rectilinear pattern of routes such as 49th St NW and 71st Ave NW illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on North Dakota's rural geography. While the area remains predominantly open, the map details the subtle elevation changes and drainage patterns that have historically dictated the placement of ranch buildings and local transport routes throughout the Epworth SE region.