2011 Map of Mott NW

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders across the southern portion of this Hettinger County landscape, its winding course joined by smaller tributaries including Spring Creek, Dayton Creek, and Chilton Creek. This 2011 survey captures a quiet prairie environment defined by the high ground of the Zich Hills in the northeast and the isolated pocket of Charles Lake. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and rural access routes such as Larson Lake Rd and Van Lishout Rd, which facilitate the agricultural life of the region. The drainage patterns of the river system provide a stark contrast to the rigid geometry of the road network, illustrating how the natural topography dictates the movement and settlement of this Great Plains territory.