2011 Map of Ranum

About this map

Sundal and the surrounding prairie of Norman County appear here as a landscape defined by its Scandinavian heritage and agricultural layout. The settlement of Sundal sits at the intersection of County Hwy-7 and County Hwy-34, serving as a central point for a region dotted with numerous denominational burial grounds. These sites, such as the Faaberg Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery and Zion Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery near Rindal, provide significant genealogical touchstones for families of the Red River Valley. The terrain is notably flat, drained by the meandering Garden Slough and Mashaug Creek, which cut through the rectilinear grid of township roads. Other localized landmarks like the International Order of Good Templars Cemetery and Ness Lutheran Cemetery further emphasize the deep community roots established by early fraternal and religious organizations in this part of Minnesota.