2017 Map of Olga NW

About this map

Pembina Valley dominates this 2017 survey of northern Cavalier County, where the meandering Pembina River cuts a deep course through the glacial till of the northeastern North Dakota landscape. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent from the surrounding plateau into the river valley, a topographical feature that has long influenced the placement of roads and farmsteads in the region. In the southern portion of the map, the Little Pembina River joins the drainage system, while the small settlement of Vang and the Big Pembina Cem sit atop the higher ground, serving as local landmarks for generations of area residents. The map illustrates a high-density grid of local township roads, including Mt Carmel Rd and Co Hwy 55, which navigate the difficult relief of the valley walls to connect the scattered rural developments.