2020 Map of South Prairie

About this map

South Prairie stands as a focal point in this Ward County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a grid of agricultural section lines and township boundaries like t153n r83w. The map reflects a meticulously planned rural landscape, where numbered roads such as 135th Ave SW and 177th Ave SE crisscross the terrain. Local history is anchored at the Saron Lutheran Cem, a significant marker of early community settlement in this part of North Dakota. The topography is shaped by the subtle drainage patterns of Kemp Coulee to the north and Blackwater Coulee near the center, leading toward the waters of Nelson Lake in the south. This survey captures the enduring layout of the Great Plains, where modern infrastructure like Co Hwy 20 follows long-established transit corridors through the heart of the grain belt.