2015 Map of Long Lake NE

About this map

The state line between North Dakota and South Dakota bisects this prairie landscape, where the borders of McIntosh and McPherson counties meet. This survey captures a region defined by its wetland basins and rural cemetery sites, serving as a valuable resource for genealogists and local historians tracking family ties in the northern plains. Small, family-named burial grounds like Ehresman Cem, Gienger Cem, and Saron Cem are scattered across the townships, often representing the only remaining landmarks of early settlement clusters. To the north, the waters of Coldwater Lake dominate the terrain, while Rath Lake sits further south, connected by a network of sectional roads such as 98th ST Se and CR-6. The map illustrates the grid-based land organization typical of the era, preserving the precise locations of these historic community sites.