2020 Map of Mercer SE

About this map

McClusky Canal cuts across the prairie landscape of North Dakota, serving as a primary water management feature near the border of Sheridan and Burleigh counties. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Painted Woods Creek (also labeled Painted Woods Cr), which drains southward through a series of wetlands and depressions typical of the Missouri Coteau region. This survey captures a rural landscape where section-line roads, such as 145th St NE and 435th Ave NE, provide the primary grid for agricultural activity and land management. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, including the Alta Community Church and its adjacent Alta Community Church Cem. Further north, the Last Rest Cem stands as a quiet marker of the region's early families. Recreational and conservation interests are represented by the N Country National Scenic Trail, which traverses the central portion of the map, following the contours of the canal and the surrounding hills.