2018 Map of Alkali Lake

About this map

The prairie landscape of McLean and Sheridan Counties is defined by a rhythmic grid of rural section lines and glacial depressions. This 2018 survey captures the quiet agricultural character of the region, where the terrain is dotted with small wetlands and larger water bodies like Alkali Lake and Cherry Lake. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Seventh Day Adventist Cem and Tabor Cem serves as a tangible connection to the early families who settled this portion of the North Dakota plains. The map reveals how the modern transportation network, including Co Rd 35 and Co Rd 8, follows the established homesteading boundaries, illustrating the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in shaping the state's geography.