2018 Map of Hesper

About this map

Hesper serves as the primary landmark in this section of Benson County, situated in a prairie landscape defined by glacial depressions and seasonal water bodies. The terrain is notably characterized by its numerous natural basins, including Lake Seventeen, Lake Mary, and Legreid Lake, which dot the northern and central townships. For those researching local heritage, the Hesper Cem and the Fairview Scandinavian Lutheran Cem offer specific points of interest tied to the area's early settlement by European immigrants. The hydrological network is dominated by the Sheyenne River and its northern branch, the N Fork Sheyenne River, which meander through the southern half of the quadrangle. The agricultural grid is well-defined by local routes such as Oksendahl Rd and Green Rd, while Palmer Spring provides a rare named groundwater feature in this high-plains environment.