2014 Map of Hannover NW

About this map

The county line between Mercer Co and Oliver Co defines the northern reaches of this rural landscape, capturing the transition of the Great Plains in the early 21st century. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage systems, including the southward-flowing Kinneman Cr, Brady Cr, and Square Butte Cr. These waterways carve distinct paths through the high plains, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped North Dakota's agricultural and ranching history. A rigid grid of section-line roads, such as 15th St SW and 46th Ave SW, provides the primary infrastructure for the sparsely populated region. This survey reflects the enduring Jeffersonian grid system, where transportation remains tied strictly to the survey lines of the original homesteaders, even as modern topographic mapping techniques refine our understanding of the elevation and hydrology.