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2024 Map of Glen Ullin SW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Glen Ullin SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Big Muddy Creek winds through the northern reaches of this Morton County landscape, cutting through a series of drainages south of the Interstate. The terrain is characterized by high points like Eagle Nest, which stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the surrounding draws and cattle-country roads. This area reflects the rural agricultural patterns of western North Dakota, where large township sections are delineated by a grid of county roads including Co Rd 89 and Co Rd 90.

Cultural history is centered at the German Congregational Cem, a site that preserves the heritage of early ethnic settlements in the region. To the south, Heart Butte Creek flows through the lower townships, marking the drainage system that feeds toward the Heart River. The map detail highlights the sparse but essential infrastructure of the plains, from the section-line roads like 44th St to the isolated cemeteries that serve as the primary records of local family lineage.