2011 Map of Palermo NW

About this map

Glacial potholes and prairie wetlands define this rural landscape in Mountrail County during the early 21st century. The terrain is dominated by a dense network of unnamed lakes and ponds, showing the characteristic topography of the North Dakota plains. Human footprint here is primarily etched through a systematic grid of section-line roads, including 74th St NW and 72nd Ave NW, which partition the agricultural land. In the southeastern corner, the path of Old Hwy 2 cuts across the cardinal grid, reflecting an older transportation corridor that preceded the modern highway system. This U.S. Geological Survey representation documents the precise drainage patterns and water levels of the region as they existed in 2011, providing a record of the hydrology and rural infrastructure in this remote corner of the state.