2014 Map of Tappen NE

About this map

Tappen and the small settlement of Ladoga anchor the southern edge of this Kidder County landscape, situated along the corridor of Co Highway 10 and Van Buren Ave. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its hydrography, characterized by the expansive waters of Salt Alkaline Lake and Sweetwater Lake. The terrain is marked by a high density of small wetlands and depressions, creating a complex prairie pothole environment. A rigid grid of section line roads, including 40th Ave SE and 32nd St SE, dissects the rolling prairie, providing access to the remote reaches of the county. The mapping captures the subtle elevation changes of the North Dakota plains, where the interplay between the semi-arid climate and the terminal basins of the alkaline lake systems dictates the local geography.