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2024 Map of Otter Creek East

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Otter Creek East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Heart River meanders across the northern portion of this landscape, carving a distinct valley through the rolling plains of the Missouri Plateau. This 2024 survey captures the rural character of the border between Grant and Morton counties, where the drainage patterns of Otter Creek and Beaver Creek define the local topography. The map illustrates a grid of section lines and secondary routes like Co Rd 84 and 56th St SW, providing a precise record of contemporary land management and access in this agricultural region.

Erosion has sculpted local landmarks such as Pony Coulee and Bridge Coulee, which serve as natural breaks in the upland terrain. These features, along with the detailed hydrography of the Heart River basin, offer critical data for researchers studying the hydrology and physical geography of western North Dakota. The arrangement of township and range lines, including t136n r85w, reveals the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern landscape.