2020 Map of Northwood NW

About this map

Herlickson Cem and Bethania Cem sit among the section lines of the Red River Valley, marking the resting places of early agricultural families in this pocket of North Dakota. This landscape is defined by the transition between Grand Forks and Steele counties, where a highly organized grid of range roads like 5th Ave NE and Eagle Ave overlays a subtle drainage system. The terrain is etched by the wandering paths of Spring Cr and Beaver Cr, which provide the only natural deviation from the rectilinear survey lines. In the southwest corner, Hanson Cem serves as another focal point for genealogical research, situated near the headwaters of the local coulees. The prevalence of small, family-associated cemeteries along gravel section roads illustrates the dispersed nature of prairie settlement long after the initial homesteading era.