2011 Map of Paulson

About this map

Bounty and Juno anchor this prairie landscape in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System defines the human footprint. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of the High Plains, where small named locations like Paulson serve as historical markers for once-bustling rural hubs. The terrain is defined by numerous small, seasonal water bodies and depressions, indicating a pothole-rich topography common in this region. A network of secondary roads, including 118th Ave NW and 101st St Nw, provides the essential infrastructure for the agricultural operations that dominate the area. The map reveals the precise intersection of section lines and the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the land's utility for over a century.