2020 Map of Fortuna

About this map

Fortuna sits at a strategic junction in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, just south of the United States of America border. This area of Divide County is defined by its rectilinear grid of section lines and gravel roads, including 140th Ave NW and 103rd St NW, which navigate a landscape dotted with numerous small wetlands and prairie potholes. The settlement pattern is centered around the town itself, where Nd 5 serves as the primary east-west artery. To the southeast of the main cluster of buildings, the Fortuna Cem provides a point of genealogical interest for those researching the early families of this high plains community. The survey detail illustrates the intersection of modern transportation routes with the historic Public Land Survey System, showing how t163n r101w and adjacent townships were organized to support the agricultural development of the region.