2017 Map of Penn

About this map

Penn sits at a central junction in this prairie landscape, where the section-line grid of the North American Great Plains meets the intricate, shifting shorelines of the Devils Lake basin. The map reveals the watery complexity of the region, featuring the expansive reaches of Pelican Lake to the west and the southern inlets of Oswalds Bay and Sixmile Bay. This environment is a patchwork of wetlands and agricultural tracts, defined by a rigid network of gravel roads including 57th St NE and Steven Ave. Genealogy researchers can find the Saint Paul Cem located west of the main settlement, a quiet landmark amidst the surrounding townships of Ramsey and the boundary with Benson County. The terrain is characterized by numerous small depressions and potholes, typical of this glacial till plain, which collect water to form features like Dry Lake in the northeast corner.