2017 Map of Rugby NW

About this map

Rugby anchors the southwestern corner of this North Dakota landscape, a region defined by its distinct glacial prairie pothole topography. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small lakes and seasonal wetlands, including named bodies of water like Goose Lake, Soap Lake, Herd Lake, and Spring Lake. These basins are scattered across the township lines of t158n r72w and t157n r72w, where the local relief is shaped by low, undulating hills and depressions. The settlement pattern follows a rigid section-line road grid typical of the High Plains, illustrating the systematic land division of the region. This 2017 survey provides a detailed look at the hydrology of Pierce County, showing how the natural drainage and water storage features interact with agricultural land use and the northern edge of the regional hub of Rugby.