2020 Map of Tappen NE

About this map

Tappen and the neighboring locale of Ladoga anchor the southern edge of this landscape, situated along the primary corridor of Van Buren Ave. This portion of Kidder County is defined by its numerous prairie potholes and wetlands, most notably the large Salt Alkaline Lake and the smaller Kleiter Slough near the northern boundary. The terrain is structured by a rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 29th St SE and 42nd Ave SE, which reflect the agricultural heritage of the region. The map captures a transition from the semi-arid northern plains into a complex network of seasonal water bodies, illustrating the land-use patterns common to central North Dakota in the early 21st century.