2021 Map of Marlow

About this map

The Coteau des Prairies, a massive plateau of glacial deposit, dominates the topography of this borderland between Sargent County, North Dakota, and Marshall County, South Dakota. This high ground rises sharply from the surrounding plains, influencing the drainage patterns of small water bodies like Quant Slough and White Lake in the north, while La Belle Cr winds through the southern reaches. The landscape is characterized by a sparse, rural settlement pattern typical of the eastern Dakotas, centered around the community of Marlow. Historically significant sites like the Immanuel Cem are found near the state line, serving as silent markers of the early families who homesteaded these prairie heights. The map details a precise grid of local roads, such as Co RD 5 and Co HWY 2, which negotiate the elevation changes of the plateau.