2018 Map of Hawks Nest

About this map

Hawks Nest rises as a prominent landmark in this prairie landscape, situated near the intersection of three North Dakota counties. The high ground provides a vantage point over the winding Little Pipestem Cr, which drains south through a terrain marked by numerous small wetlands and prairie potholes. This 2018 survey captures the area at a point where the administrative boundaries of Wells, Foster, and Stutsman counties meet. The land is organized by a strict section-line road grid, including 3rd St SE and 60th Ave SE, reflecting the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the regional geography. This map is particularly useful for understanding the modern hydraulic patterns of the Pipestem watershed in relation to the longstanding township and range divisions.