2020 Map of Hawks Nest

About this map

Hawks Nest, a prominent high point in this prairie landscape, anchors the northeastern portion of a terrain defined by glacial depressions and seasonal wetlands. Situated at the junction where Wells, Foster, and Stutsman counties meet, the area reflects the rigid section-line organization of North Dakota's agricultural heartland. A network of rural routes, including 3rd St SE and 11th St SE, provides access to the scattered homesteads and fields that characterize this region. Historically significant for local families, the Lunde Cem sits quietly in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The wandering course of Little Pipestem Cr cuts through the western sections, its drainage pattern influencing the placement of local roads and property boundaries. This landscape is a classic example of Northern Great Plains topography, where the natural water flow of the creek and the artificial grid of the township system coexist.