2020 Map of New Effington NW

About this map

The North Dakota and South Dakota state line divides this prairie landscape, where the flat agricultural terrain of Richland County meets Roberts County. The map reveals a land defined by its hydrology, specifically the meandering courses of Big Slough and Indian Slough, which weave through the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. These wetlands and seasonal watercourses are central to the geography of the Lake Traverse District, dictating the placement of the rural road network. Local history is anchored by the presence of the Bohemian Cem and Thompson Cem, which serve as quiet markers of the homesteading families who settled these townships. The map illustrates a highly organized grid of rural routes, including Co Rd 21 and 101ST St SE, which facilitate the movement of goods across this interstate borderland.