2020 Map of Fordville SW

About this map

Petersburg sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, established as a critical rail and transit hub along the border of Nelson and Grand Forks counties. The landscape is defined by the agricultural grid of the High Plains, where the headwaters of the N Br Turtle River carve subtle drainage paths through the township sections. These small watercourses, along with terrain features like Skunk Coulee in the northwest, provided the essential drainage for the region's productive wheat and grain farms. Evidence of long-standing community roots is found at the Saint Andrews Cem to the east and the Petersburg City Cem, which serve the local families. The map also captures the small settlement of Niagara in the southeastern corner, illustrating the persistent importance of these prairie outposts along the primary east-west road corridors.