2017 Map of Plaza NE

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and seasonal wetlands define this section of the northern Great Plains, as documented by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 21st century. The landscape is organized by the Public Land Survey System, with township lines like t155n r87w and t154n r86w providing a geometric framework for the rural road network. Primary transit through this sparsely populated agricultural region is anchored by Co Rd 5, which connects a series of gravel section-line roads such as 4th Ave NW and 93rd Ave SW. The lack of named settlements or major landmarks emphasizes the area's character as a working landscape of open range and small water bodies. This survey provides a baseline of the regional topography, showing the intricate drainage patterns and local relief of the North Dakota prairie.