2011 Map of Hawks Nest

About this map

Hawks Nest rises as a prominent topographical landmark above the surrounding prairie of Stutsman County, overlooking a network of seasonal wetlands and glacial potholes. The meandering course of Little Pipestem Creek threads through the western half of the landscape, defining the drainage pattern for the local watershed. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the rigid section-line road system that organizes the North Dakota interior. Thoroughfares such as 55th Ave SE and 7th St SE form a precise grid across the undulating terrain, reflecting the long-standing land divisions of the Great Plains. The map is primarily characterized by its hydrography, showing numerous small, unnamed water bodies and prairie potholes that are critical to the region's ecology and reflect the post-glacial geology of the Missouri Coteau transition.