2020 Map of Mertz Slough

About this map

Mertz Slough and Jones Lake dominate the central portion of this prairie landscape in Sheridan County, illustrating the glacial pothole geography of central North Dakota. The area is defined by a strict section-line grid of rural roads, including 10th St NE and 14th St NE, which serve the dispersed agricultural community. Notable local landmarks for genealogical research include the Saint Jacobus Lutheran Cem and Fairview Cem, which stand as enduring points of reference for the region's early families. This 2020 survey captures the modern state of these rural townships, where the land is divided into the large legal sections of t147n r75w and surrounding townships, maintaining the historical land-use patterns established during the era of settlement.