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2011 Map of Tappen North

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tappen North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Glacial depressions and expansive wetlands dominate this portion of Kidder County, creating a complex hydrographic network characterized by scattered prairie potholes and larger water bodies. The terrain features prominent landmarks like McPhail Butte and the adjacent McPhail Slough, while the central portion of the landscape is defined by the connected waters of Mud Lake, Stony Lake, and Tappen Slough. These features illustrate the characteristic geological formation of the Missouri Coteau region, where internal drainage creates numerous seasonal and permanent lakes such as Big Muddy Lake and Bird Lake.

Human presence is concentrated along the southern corridor near the settlement of Tappen, where County Hwy-10 serves as a primary east-west artery. The grid-based section lines of the Public Land Survey System are clearly visible through the rural road network, including 38th Ave SE and 29th St SE. Genealogists and local historians will find the Fisher Cemetery positioned in the southeast, serving as a quiet record of the area's pioneer families and agricultural roots.