2017 Map of Mercer SW

About this map

Saint Nickolas Ukrainian Cem and Bethel Cem anchor this landscape at the intersection of Burleigh, McLean, and Sheridan counties. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Painted Woods Creek and the waters of Heckers Lake, which lie within a complex network of prairie wetlands and small potholes typical of the Missouri Coteau region. The North Country National Scenic Trail traverses the northern section of the map, cutting across several sections of the Public Land Survey System including t145n r79w and t145n r78w. A strict grid of section-line roads, such as 471st Ave NE and 435th Ave NE, facilitates movement across the agricultural fields and grazing lands that dominate the rural landscape. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the modern land use and historical cultural markers, specifically the localized ethnic heritage suggested by the Ukrainian cemetery.