2011 Map of Otter Creek

About this map

Otter Creek winds through this rural landscape in Oliver County, creating a distinct riparian pattern against the rigid grid of North Dakota's section lines. The map reveals a sparsely populated agricultural region defined by expansive reaches and a network of gravel roads such as 53rd Ave SW and 21st St SW. For those researching local family histories, the inclusion of the Otter Creek Cemetery and Moos Cemetery provides critical geographic data points for genealogy. The placement of these cemeteries, often the last remaining identifiers of earlier community clusters, highlights the intersection of family heritage and the geography of the Great Plains during the early 21st century.