2011 Map of Northwood

About this map

Northwood serves as the primary hub in this eastern North Dakota landscape, organized by the rigid grid of the Red River Valley. The town’s layout is anchored by routes such as Washington Ave and Great North Rd, while the surrounding prairie is defined by the meandering course of the Goose River. This waterway and its tributaries, including Spring Creek and the North Branch Goose River, provide the only topographic relief in an otherwise flat agricultural expanse. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of several community burial grounds that reflect the area's pioneer heritage, including Northwood Cemetery, Lutheran Cemetery, and Bethel Cemetery. The network of section-line roads, such as County Hwy 25 and Eagle Ave, illustrates the persistence of the original land survey system in shaping the modern rural infrastructure.