2020 Map of Mercer SW

About this map

The rolling prairie landscape at the junction of Burleigh, McLean, and Sheridan Counties is defined by the winding course of the N Country National Scenic Trail. This modern topographic study reveals a rural expanse dominated by seasonal wetlands and small water bodies, most notably Heckers Lake in the north. The area's cultural history is anchored by its rural cemeteries, including the Bethel United Methodist Cem and the Saint Nickolas Ukrainian Cem, reflecting the diverse immigrant heritage of North Dakota's farming communities. To the south, the terrain descends into the drainage of Painted Woods Cr, while a precise grid of section-line roads such as 471st Ave NE and New Johns Lake Rd organizes the township layout of T144N R79W and T145N R79W.