2014 Map of Ives

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the landscape of this southwestern North Dakota region, where the high plains meet complex drainage systems. The map captures the boundary between Slope and Bowman Counties, a territory defined by remote ranching and wide-open rangeland. The small settlement of Ives is situated in the southwest corner, while the Saint Paul Cem provides a specific point of genealogical interest in the north. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Cash Cr, Indian Cr, and the winding Bacon Cr. These waterways, along with W Fork Deep Cr, illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the northern Great Plains, dictating the placement of secondary roads like 162nd Ave SW and 80th St SW.