2011 Map of Minot NW

About this map

Ralston and Drady anchor the agricultural landscape of Ward County in this 2011 survey, showing the persistent grid of the Great Plains. The Souris River cuts through the northeast corner, creating a distinct topographical break from the surrounding plateau. This waterway, along with its tributaries South Branch Coulee and Gassman Coulee, defines the drainage patterns and valley formations in an otherwise uniform section of North Dakota. The map meticulously documents a dense network of range and township roads, such as 4th Ave NW and 93rd Ave SW, which provide access to the dispersed farmsteads and rural properties characteristic of the region. The transition between 128th St NW and 128th St SW marks the north-south dividing line of the local survey system, illustrating the precise geometry used to organize the territory.