2017 Map of Hankinson SE

About this map

Hankinson anchors the western edge of this Richland County landscape, where the flat agricultural plains of southeast North Dakota are interrupted by the distinct topography of Devils Nest. This 2017 study illustrates a strictly gridded rural environment, defined by an expansive network of sectional roads such as 171st Ave SE and 93rd St SE. The map provides a contemporary view of the region's land management, showing the precise division of townships including t130n r49w and t131n r48w. While much of the terrain is dedicated to large-scale farming, the irregular contours and wetlands near the Devils Nest landmark offer a sharp contrast to the surrounding rectilinear fields. This document is particularly useful for observing how modern infrastructure, such as Co Rd 15, overlays the historical Public Land Survey System grid that has shaped the Dakotas for over a century.