2011 Map of Mertz Slough

About this map

Saint James Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery stand as quiet landmarks within this rural Sheridan County landscape, reflecting the heritage of early North Dakota families. The terrain is defined by a grid-like network of country roads, including 15th Ave NE and 14th St NE, which segment the prairie into large agricultural blocks. Pockets of water, most notably Jones Lake, dot the landscape between these thoroughfares. Unique local features such as the Frueh Private Field provide insight into modern private land use and aviation within this prairie setting. This 2011 survey records the region's enduring character as an agricultural heartland, where the spatial arrangement of cemeteries and farm-to-market roads preserves the lineage of the local community.