Blanchard sits at the heart of this Traill County landscape, where the prairie is defined by a precise section-line grid and the wandering course of the Elm River. This early 21st-century survey illustrates a classic North Dakota settlement pattern, with the small hubs of Preston and Greenfield spaced along the north-south transport corridor. The hydrology of the Red River Valley is prominent here, as the North Branch Elm River meanders across the northeastern corner, contrasting with the straight-line precision of County Hwy-3 and County Hwy-1. These roads connect the disparate farmsteads and agricultural plots that dominate the terrain, reflecting the enduring rural character of the region.
9 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1918 · Kelso
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Kelso
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Hillsboro
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Kelso
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Mayville South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Ayr NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Blanchard
USGS Topo · 1:24,000