2017 Map of Eckelson

About this map

The settlement of Eckelson serves as the central point for this agricultural region of Barnes County, situated along a primary east-west transportation corridor. The landscape is defined by the prairie pothole geography characteristic of the Dakotas, featuring significant water bodies such as Eckelson Lake and Fox Lake. These lakes, alongside numerous unnamed seasonal wetlands, illustrate the drainage patterns that dictate local land use and road placement. The rectilinear grid of section lines, including Airport Rd and 32nd St SE, reflects the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the region's development. Local infrastructure is further represented by Co Hwy 3 and a network of secondary roads that connect the dispersed farmsteads across the townships of t140n r61w and t140n r60w.