2018 Map of Thelan

About this map

Thelan sits at the heart of this rural landscape in Golden Valley County, marking a focal point for the section-line road network of Beach Township. The terrain is defined by isolated elevations such as Rocky Butte and Five Point Butte, which rise above the surrounding drainage basins of the Little Beaver Cr and N Fork Garner Cr. The map reveals a strictly organized agricultural grid, where long avenues like 164th Ave SW and 167th Ave SW intersect with numbered streets and Thelen Rd. These rectilinear paths dictate the movement of people and commerce across the North Dakota prairie, following the established township and range system. To the southeast, Lone Butte stands near the edge of the Garner Cr watershed, illustrating the subtle but significant topography that characterizes this part of the Great Plains.