2014 Map of Harlow

About this map

The small settlement of Harlow serves as a central point in this Benson County landscape, situated along the corridor of ND-30. The surrounding terrain is defined by the high elevations of The Buttes to the northeast and a series of glacial depressions that form significant water bodies such as Mud Lake, Sheep Lake, and Twin Lakes. This 2014 survey documents the enduring grid of section roads, including 52nd St NE and 51st Ave NE, which connect the scattered homesteads of this agricultural region. Genealogists may find interest in the location of Our Saviors Cem, positioned north of the townsite. The map illustrates a classic North Dakota prairie landscape where the natural drainage patterns of the lakes dictate the placement of roads and farms, reflecting a century-long relationship between the local geography and rural development.