2024 Map of Hensel

About this map

Hensel and the adjacent Canton City anchor this portion of the Red River Valley, where the grid of Pembina County's rural roads meets the winding path of Willow Creek. The landscape is dominated by large-scale agricultural blocks, defined by the Public Land Survey System township and range lines. The northern reaches of the map include the Vidalin Lutheran Cem, a significant site for local genealogical research situated along 91st St NE. The drainage patterns of Cart Creek in the southwest corner contrast with the rigid north-south orientation of arterial routes like Hwy 12 and 137th Ave NE. This modern survey reflects the enduring settlement patterns of northeastern North Dakota, where small agricultural hubs and isolated historic sites remain the primary landmarks across the prairie.