2024 Map of Hootowl Creek West

About this map

Hootowl Creek and Beaver Creek wind through the deeply dissected landscape of Golden Valley, highlighting the intricate drainage patterns of the Little Missouri River basin. This 2024 USGS survey documents a terrain defined by sharp coulees and high plateaus, where human infrastructure remains minimal. Mosher Rd provides one of the few named arterial connections through the central uplands, tracing the high ground between the creek valleys. The map illustrates the persistent influence of the Public Land Survey System, with township and range boundaries such as t144n r105w and t143n r104w overlaying the complex topography. It captures the modern character of this rural North Dakota landscape, where the natural contours of the Badlands dominate over sparse development, offering a clear record of current land use and hydrography for researchers and land managers.