2013 Map of Nelson Slough

About this map

Nelson Slough and the winding course of the Middle River dominate this pocket of Marshall County, where the landscape is defined by a grid of agricultural section lines and drainage improvements. The presence of Judicial Ditch Number Nineteen illustrates the extensive water management systems required for farming in this region of northern Minnesota. For those tracing family history, the map precisely locates the Wikstrom Cem and Opdahl Cem, both positioned along the rural road network. The area’s recreational or utility character is noted by the presence of the Hunting Trl, which cuts through the terrain east of the slough. This survey provides a clear view of the rural township structure, showing the primary thoroughfares like 410th St NW and 150th Ave NW that connect these remote homesteads and burial grounds.