2017 Map of Hootowl Creek East

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the eastern half of this landscape, reflecting a modern land use pattern where public conservation land preserves the character of the western North Dakota plains. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing how Hootowl Creek and Beaver Cr carve through the high prairie, joined by smaller systems like Bell Lake Cr and Alkali Cr. This 2017 survey illustrates the sparse, grid-based infrastructure of the region, where gravel paths like Tescher Rd, Mosher Rd, and Elk Creek Rd provide the primary access to remote ranchlands and the headwaters of Elk Cr. The map serves as a contemporary record of Pearl Township's topography before further energy development or environmental shifts alter these drainages.