2024 Map of Odland Dam

About this map

Little Beaver Creek and its many tributaries wind through this prairie landscape along the Montana-North Dakota border. The topographic detail highlights the complex drainage system of the Badlands fringe, where the Odland Dam creates a significant water feature in an otherwise arid expanse. The map reveals a strictly gridded section-line road network characteristic of the Great Plains, punctuated by family-named routes such as Steele Rd, Brenizer Rd, and W Bar Rd. This 2024 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of Golden Valley County, showing how the land is segmented into townships and ranges. Watercourses like East Branch Hay Creek and Dry Creek follow the natural coulees, providing a stark contrast to the rigid geometry of the surrounding section lines and county boundaries.