2017 Map of Mitchell Crossing

About this map

Mitchell Crossing serves as the focal point for this section of Fergus County, where the winding course of Armells Cr cuts through the high plains landscape. The area is defined by its topographic extremes, from the heights of Indian Butte and the elongated Knox Ridge to the depressions of Fargo Coulee. Transportation across this expansive ranching country relies on a sparse network of thoroughfares, including Knox Ridge Rd and the northern Middle-Two Calf Rd. A notable modern addition to this landscape is the Knox Ridge Airport, situated on the plateau near the northern edge of the ridge. Water management in this semi-arid environment is evidenced by the Flat Top Reservoir, which sits near the township lines of T22N R23E. This 2017 survey illustrates the persistence of traditional land divisions and the strategic placement of infrastructure in a region where geography dictates movement.