2024 Map of Ross NW

About this map

The White Earth River meanders along the western edge of this Mountrail County landscape, carving a distinct valley through the prairie of northwestern North Dakota. This modern survey reflects the enduring section-line grid of the Public Land Survey System, with gravel and local roads like 74th St NW and 94th Ave NW tracing the township boundaries of T158n R93w and T157n R93w. A focal point for local genealogy and heritage is the Cottonwood Lake Lutheran Cem, situated in the northeastern quadrant. The terrain is characterized by numerous small prairie potholes and wetlands scattered across the high ground, illustrating the post-glacial hydrology typical of the region. Aside from these natural features and the cemetery, the map shows a sparsely populated area dedicated to wide-scale agricultural use and open range.