2020 Map of Kelso

About this map

The Kelso and Alton settlements are situated within the fertile agricultural landscape of Traill County, North Dakota. This modern survey illustrates a region defined by the winding course of the Elm River and its tributaries, including the N Br Elm River and S Br Elm River. These waterways historically shaped the settlement patterns and drainage of the Red River Valley, a legacy continued by the engineered Kelso Floodway designed to manage seasonal overflow. Local history is anchored at the Bohnsack Cem, located west of the central transit corridors. While the landscape remains primarily rural and divided by the Public Land Survey System, the presence of the Hillsboro Municipal Airport in the northern portion of the quadrangle highlights the intersection of traditional prairie farming with modern infrastructure.