2014 Map of Vanville NE

About this map

Vanville sits in the southwestern corner of this Burke County landscape, where the prairie begins to break into the subtle drainage patterns of the Missouri Coteau. This 2014 topographic study documents a region defined by its glacial heritage, characterized by numerous small basins and larger bodies of water like Martin Lakes, Eckert Lake, and Jensen Lake. The terrain is punctuated by prominent rises such as Ward Hill and Little Butte, which provide significant relief above the surrounding plains. The local hydrology is further shaped by several coulees, including Ankenbauer Coulee, Big Spring Coulee, and Niobe Coulee, which serve as natural drainage features through the section lines of the rural road grid. The map's detailed lattice of gravel and local roads, from 84th St NW to 92nd St NW, reflects the persistent land management patterns typical of the North Dakota high plains.