The small settlement of Embden serves as the central point of this rural prairie landscape, situated near the winding course of Buffalo Creek. The map reflects the agrarian grid of North Dakota, defined by long stretches of section roads such as 144th Ave SE and 40th St SE. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the Tabor Moravian Cem and Saint John's Cem, which anchor the history of the surrounding townships. To the south, Lake Bertha and the Ausk Strip airfield suggest the blend of natural water features and private aviation infrastructure that characterizes this corner of Cass County. The drainage patterns of Buffalo Cr illustrate the subtle topography of the Red River Valley, where the land was meticulously divided for homesteading and development.
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1895 · Casselton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Tower
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Casselton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fargo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Sheldon NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Sheldon NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Enderlin North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Alice
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Wheatland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000