2020 Map of Warnke Hill

About this map

Pierce sits in a high plains landscape where the headwaters of the Cedar Creek drainage begin their southeastward journey across the North Dakota prairie. This area, located near the Slope Co Bowman Co line, is defined by subtle topographic shifts like the Bob Denny Hills and the prominent Warnke Hill. The agricultural and social foundations of the community are visible through the proximity of the Pierce Congregational Cem and the Cedar Lutheran Cem, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the region's homesteaders. A network of sections and section roads, including 75th Ave SW and 128th Ave SW, provides a structured grid for the ranching and farming operations that characterize this part of the state. The drainage system is particularly well-detailed, showing the convergence of N Cedar Cr and S Cedar Cr into the main branch of Cedar Cr.