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2014 Map of Nome SE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Nome SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Sheyenne River cuts a deep, meandering valley through the southern portion of this Ransom County landscape, creating a dramatic contrast to the glacial plains above. This section of the river valley is marked by significant topographical rises such as Oestreicher Hill and Scott Hill, which overlook the winding watercourse. The upland area is defined by a rigid section-line road grid, including Valley Rd and numerous numbered avenues, which organize the agricultural territory and the scattered prairie potholes that dot the region.

Evidence of the area's early settlement persists at the Bethania Cem, located along 124th Ave SE. Near the northern edge of the map, Brouen Lake serves as a prominent water feature amidst the rolling terrain. The map's layout of roads and natural landmarks illustrates the persistent relationship between the North Dakota topography and the infrastructure of Moore Township during the early 21st century.