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2018 Map of Pettibone

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Pettibone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pettibone sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, serving as the primary hub for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is defined by the numerous water bodies and sloughs that dot the prairie, including Ranch Lake and South Lake in the north, and the expansive Brock Slough further south. These features reflect the post-glacial topography of North Dakota, where interior drainage patterns create a complex system of seasonal and permanent wetlands.

For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of community burial sites like Pettibone Bethlehem Cem and Weiser Cem, often the most enduring markers of early settlement families. The land is organized by a precise grid of section lines and township boundaries such as t142n r70w, which delineate the relationship between the small town and the outlying farms that sustain it.