2011 Map of Govan

About this map

Govan sits at the center of this rural Lincoln County landscape, where the Channeled Scablands topography dictates the flow of water and the placement of roads. The terrain is marked by numerous small basins and drainage ways, including Rattlesnake Gulch and the seasonal paths of Wilson Creek and Goose Creek. Land use is primarily divided into large sections, as evidenced by the grid of named roads like Schoolhouse Rd N and Bodeau Rd N that connect scattered agricultural interests. Significant water features such as Hole in the Wall Lake, Nicholson Lake, and Fiddle Box Spring suggest the importance of local hydrology in this semi-arid region. Researchers will find a mix of modern infrastructure and traditional crossings, notably at Lewis Bridge which spans the local coulees, reflecting the persistent geography of the Wilbur area.