Michigan and Petersburg anchor the southern portion of this eastern Nelson County landscape, connected by the central corridor of 42nd St NE. The area is defined by a high density of prairie potholes and small wetlands, which pepper the township sections between the rigid grid of county roads. To the north, Lake Miller stands out as a prominent water body, while the rural terrain is marked by the Senator Young Dam further east. For those researching local family history, the Michigan Cemetery is clearly plotted just south of the main settlement. The map reflects a modern rural environment where historic town centers like Michigan remain the primary hubs of activity, surrounded by an extensive network of range and township lines such as 116th Ave NE and County Rd 11.
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1939 · Niagara
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · McVille
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · New Rockford
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Thief River Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Devils Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Grand Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000