2011 Map of Oakes

About this map

Oakes serves as the central hub of this eastern North Dakota landscape, situated at the confluence of several local transit corridors. The town's grid is characterized by a series of fruit- and tree-named thoroughfares, including Oak Ave, Maple Ave, and Nectarine Ave, which anchor the residential core. To the southeast, Oakes View Cemetery provides a significant touchstone for genealogical research in Dickey County. The surrounding prairie is defined by the winding course of the James River and its tributary, Bear Creek, which meander through a section-line road network. This alignment of rural routes, such as 88th St SE and 111th Ave SE, reflects the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how agricultural development and water management shaped the region's 21st-century layout.