2020 Map of Rugby NE

About this map

Sand Lake serves as the focal point of this glaciated prairie landscape in Pierce County, where a network of section-line roads defines the agrarian layout of the early 21st century. The map reveals the precise Public Land Survey System organization of Townships t158n r71w and t157n r71w, showcasing how North Dakota's rural geography remains anchored to its foundational survey grid. Numerous small prairie potholes and wetlands are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the complex local hydrology that surrounds named thoroughfares like 74th St NE and 40th Ave NE. This cartographic record is particularly useful for understanding modern property access and the persistent nature of North Dakota's rural road systems, which continue to follow the rigid lines established over a century ago.