Bowman in Bowman County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Prairie
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, August 14, 2017
1. The Prairie Marker
The vast prairies of America have been described by many people as "an ocean of grass." This region of the country is considered either shortgrass or midgrass prairie, depending on the soil moisture, precipitation, and relative humidify in a give location and season. Dominant grasses here are blue grama and buffalo grass, which adapt to grazing and drought because of their extensive underground root system. Well over 400 plant species can be found on North Dakota grasslands. Native Americans and early settlers relied on many prairie plants for food and medicine. Today there is a renewed interest in the prairie and all it has to offer. More information on native plants can be found inside the museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans.
Location. 46° 10.978′ N, 103° 23.6′ W. Marker is in Bowman, North Dakota, in Bowman County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Avenue Northeast and 1st Ave NE, on the right when traveling east on 1st Avenue Northeast. Near the Pioneer Trails Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 1st St NE, Bowman ND 58623, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial
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Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, August 14, 2017
2. The Prairie Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
