2011 Map of Tuttle SW

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Clear Lake and the northern tip of Cherry Lake dominate this prairie landscape in Kidder County, where the topography is defined by the numerous small glacial potholes and wetlands characteristic of the Missouri Coteau region. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a highly structured rural grid of section-line roads, such as 21st St SE and 25th Ave SE, which divide the land into neat agricultural parcels. The lack of named settlements or civic institutions highlights the sparse, low-density nature of this agricultural area in central North Dakota during the early 21st century. Researchers can observe the interplay between these modern gravel thoroughfares and the irregular, natural water bodies that have resisted drainage, preserving the area's original hydrologic character.