2020 Map of New Rockford SE

About this map

James River headwaters meander through the northeastern corner of this Foster County landscape, part of a sprawling network of prairie potholes and drainage ways. The terrain is defined by its seasonal hydrology, where features like Schwoebel Slough, Scotts Slough, and Rocky Run collect runoff across the glacial till. A rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 12th St NE which marks the boundary between Eddy and Foster Counties, reveals the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on North Dakota's agricultural layout. Small, unnamed wetlands are scattered throughout the townships, illustrating the complex water table that supports the region's farming economy. Apart from the natural drainage of Kelly Cr, the map is dominated by large-scale field divisions and the straight-line paths of rural avenues such as 67th Ave NE and 72nd Ave NE.