2011 Map of Pelican Lake

About this map

Our Savior Cemetery stands as a central point for genealogical research in this rural McLean County landscape, surrounded by an extensive network of prairie wetlands and glacial lakes. This 2011 survey illustrates the dispersed settlement pattern of the region, where family-named landmarks like the Makeeff Landing Strip and the modest rise of the Prophets Mountains define the local geography. The area is dominated by significant water bodies, including the central Pelican Lake, the nearby Postel Lake, and Cherry Lake to the north. A rigid grid of section-line roads, such as 13th St NW and 8th Ave NW, provides access through the marshy terrain and around the clusters of smaller basins surrounding Brush Lake and Howells Lake. This map serves as a clear record of the modern rural infrastructure and the persistent natural water features of the North Dakota plains.