1998 Map of McLeod

About this map

Sheyenne National Grassland dominates this landscape on the border of Ransom and Richland counties, showing the protected prairie environment of southeastern North Dakota as it appeared in the late 1990s. The small community of McLeod serves as the primary hub of activity, situated along the diagonal tracks of the Soo Line railroad. This area is defined by its distinct townships, including Owego, Sheyenne, Sandoun, and Freeman, which organize the rural sections and grazing lands. For those tracing family history in the region, the Free Lutheran Cem stands as a notable landmark in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map reveals a high density of small wetlands and depressions characteristic of this glacial till plain, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that shape local land use and the boundaries of the national grassland.