2017 Map of Hilland NW

About this map

Dowling Cem stands as a quiet marker of early settlement in this corner of Haakon County, situated near the intersection of Ash Creek Rd and Four Corners Rd. This landscape is defined by its deep draws and high flats, where family names are etched into the terrain at Barthold Flat and Carnahan Flat. The drainage network, featuring Ash Cr, Bridger Cr, and Indian Springs Cr, illustrates the vital water sources that dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing lands in this semi-arid region. The presence of Indian Springs in the northeast further highlights the importance of natural water points. This topographic study reflects a pastoral ranching environment where the grid of section lines and gravel roads like 201st St and 208th Ave provide the primary structure for movement across the plains.