2020 Map of Emerson

About this map

Emerson serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in Dunn County, where the sprawling grasslands of western North Dakota are etched by seasonal waterways and a rigid grid of section lines. The settlement is situated near the northern banks of the Knife River, which meanders across the central plains alongside its tributaries, Crooked Cr and Stray Cr. Local history is anchored at the Emerson Cem, a quiet landmark reflecting the area's agricultural roots. The map reveals the systematic development of the region, defined by long north-south corridors like 102nd Ave SW and 104th Ave SW, which facilitate movement between the vast grazing lands and homesteads that define this portion of the northern Great Plains.