2020 Map of Monango SW

About this map

Elm River meanders across this rural landscape in Dickey County, carving a narrow corridor through the agricultural sections of the North Dakota plains. The terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and the significant drainage of Bristol Gulch in the western portion of the quadrangle. Human settlement is sparse, characterized by a rigid grid of section-line roads such as 82nd Ave SE and 94th St SE that segment the vast fields. A focal point for local genealogy is the Christ Lutheran Cem, which sits near the intersection of several township lines. The presence of Lake Dr E in the southern reaches indicates localized development near the river's edge, contrasting with the expansive open acreage that dominates the surrounding townships.