2020 Map of New Effington NE

About this map

The North Dakota and South Dakota state line cuts through this section of the Northern Plains, marking the transition between Richland County and Roberts County. The landscape is defined by the wandering path of the Big Slough, which meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. This area serves as a significant intersection of early pioneer heritage, preserved through numerous rural burial grounds that dot the section lines. Genealogists will find a concentrated cluster of historic sites including Tyson Cem, Saint Nicholaus Cem, and Lakeview Cem. The presence of both the Old Brandvold Cem and the newer Brandvold Cem suggests a shifting community focus over time. The geometric precision of the township and range system is evident in the grid of local roads like Co Rd 22 and 101st St, which navigated the low-lying wetlands of the prairie.