2012 Map of Nowlin

About this map

Nowlin sits at a geographic crossroads in Haakon County, where the meandering Bad River meets a network of seasonal prairie streams. This landscape is defined by its wide, open drainage systems, including the expansive Kunkle Flat and the low-lying Hay Draw. The map documents the persistent rural infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Nowlin Cem and a grid of local routes like Nowlin Rd and Ottumwa Rd. The hydrology of the western plains is on full display here, with numerous named watercourses such as Nowlin Cr, Sarah Laribee Cr, and Mud Cr carving distinct paths through the terrain. This survey provides a modern look at a sparsely populated area where the names of creeks and flats remain the primary landmarks for local navigation and land use.