2011 Map of Hootowl Creek SW

About this map

Metcalf Dam stands as a primary water management landmark in this rural landscape of Golden Valley County, where the topography is defined by the drainage basins of Elk Creek and Dry Creek. The area is organized by a precise grid of sectional roads, reflecting the systematic agricultural development characteristic of North Dakota. Prominent thoroughfares such as County Rd 5 and Mosher Rd facilitate transit across the open terrain, connecting scattered farmsteads and agricultural plots. The map captures the quiet character of the region in the early 21st century, showing how drainage features like the winding Elk Creek dictate the placement of local infrastructure like 163rd Ave SW. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between modern land use and the natural prairie hydrology.