2017 Map of Fordville SE

About this map

Niagara occupies the southwestern corner of this survey area, serving as a primary point of interest in a landscape defined by North Dakota's vast agricultural grid. The town is flanked by the Niagara Cem to its east, providing a point of genealogical record for the local community. Further east, the private Kyllo Airport sits near the boundary of Grand Forks County, illustrating the importance of local aviation in rural transit. The terrain is etched by several watercourses that disrupt the rectilinear road network, including the winding N Br Turtle River, Whisky Cr, and the northern drainage of Skunk Coulee. These features highlight the natural drainage patterns of the Red River Valley’s western edge, where the land begins its gradual ascent toward the drift plain. The map's grid, marked by roads like Co Rd 10 and Co Rd 19, demonstrates the enduring precision of the Public Land Survey System in organizing the prairie.