2017 Map of Merricourt SE

About this map

The prairie landscape of Dickey County is defined by its glacial hydrology and systematic land divisions. Across this region, numerous small potholes and wetlands are anchored by larger bodies such as Moores Lake and Happy Lake. These water features sit within a drainage network that includes the Elm River and the deeply carved paths of Bristol Gulch and Webber Gulch. The map illustrates the rigid section lines of the Public Land Survey System, where modern roads like Co Hwy 2 and a series of east-west township roads, including 90th St SE and 96th St SE, follow the historical grid. This pattern reflects the enduring agricultural organization of North Dakota, where the placement of farmsteads and transport routes is inextricably tied to the township and range boundaries established during early settlement.