2011 Map of New England SW

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders across this rural landscape in southwestern North Dakota, defining the drainage patterns of Hettinger County at the start of the 21st century. The map illustrates a sparse, agrarian environment where the section line road network creates a rigid grid over the undulating prairie. Human presence is marked by isolated landmarks, most notably the Schmidt Cemetery in the southeastern quadrant, which serves as a vital point of reference for local genealogical research and family history. Water management on the plains is represented by the Karey Dam, a small impoundment along the river's course. This topographic record preserves the precise alignment of local roads and the natural hydrology of the Missouri Plateau region before further modern development or landscape changes occurred.