2024 Map of Emerson

About this map

The Knife River carves a winding path across this portion of Dunn County, defining the drainage patterns and topography of the Missouri Plateau. This landscape is characterized by its rural grid, where arterial section lines like 101st Ave SW and 16th St SW intersect to form the skeletal structure of the ranching and farming community. The small settlement of Emerson serves as a local anchor, centered near the Emerson Cem. Hydrological features including Crooked Creek and Stray Creek branch through the rolling plains, creating natural breaks in the otherwise geometric township and range system. This map captures a quintessential North Dakota prairie landscape where the placement of cemeteries and local road names remains a vital link to family history and the agricultural heritage of the region.