2017 Map of Blabon

About this map

Finley and Pickert sit within a landscape of Steele County defined by its glacial prairie potholes and the meandering course of the Maple River. This 2017 survey shows the agricultural grid of the Red River Valley upland, where large section blocks are carved by local routes like Co Hwy 11 and 127th Ave NE. Genealogy researchers will find the Saint Petri Cem located centrally near Pickert, serving as a primary local landmark for the surrounding farming community. The southern portion of the map includes the small settlement of Blabon, positioned along Co Hwy 8A. The presence of Lynch Lake and numerous unnamed wetlands throughout the northern townships reflects the characteristic hydrography of the region, where seasonal water and drainage patterns heavily influence land use and road placement.