2020 Map of Merricourt SW

About this map

Wirch stands as a focal point in this section of Dickey County, a prairie landscape defined by its glacial potholes and scattered water bodies. The settlement's history is anchored by its nearby burial grounds, including Wirch Cem and Spring Valley Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant basins including Wood Lake, Crow Lake, and Happy Lake, while the topographic relief of Webber Gulch cuts through the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. A rigorous grid of township roads, such as 96th St SE and 69th Ave SE, organizes the land into the traditional sections of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating the enduring agricultural structure of the North Dakota plains in the early 21st century.