2014 Map of Emerson

About this map

Emerson serves as the central focal point of this rural North Dakota landscape, situated along the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Knife River, which snakes across the northern and eastern sections of the sheet, joined by smaller tributaries including Crooked Cr and Stray Cr. The map reveals a highly structured rectilinear grid of local section roads, including 104th Ave SW and 16th St SW, which partition the prairie into a regular patchwork of land use typical of the Great Plains. This 2014 survey illustrates a modern view of the region's hydrography and topography, showing how the drainage patterns of the Knife River basin continue to shape the development and road networks of this part of Dunn County.