2020 Map of Manfred SW

About this map

The upper reaches of the James River define the southern edge of this Wells County landscape, characterized by the glacial prairie pothole topography typical of the region. Much of the terrain is defined by protected conservation land, specifically the Wells County Waterfowl Production Area, which preserves critical habitat for migratory birds and local wildlife. Settlement patterns follow a strict section-line road grid, with routes like 26th Ave NE and 14th St NE providing access to the isolated farmsteads and agricultural tracts that dominate the area. In the northeast corner, the Eigenheim Cem serves as a localized genealogical marker, reflecting the area's rural heritage and the small communities that formed around prairie churches. The map illustrates a contemporary balance between intensive agriculture and federal conservation efforts in central North Dakota.