2020 Map of Sheldon

About this map

The agricultural plains of Ransom County define this landscape, where the small community of Sheldon serves as a local hub. The southern portion of the quadrangle shifts toward a more complex riverine environment as the Sheyenne River meanders through the sandy soils and oak savannah of the Sheyenne National Grassland. This area is characterized by a significant conservation footprint, including the Ransom County Waterfowl Production Area and several scattered Rcwp parcels, which protect vital wetland habitats across the prairie. Evidence of local aviation is seen at Kraig Farms Airport, while the settlement of Anselm anchors the southwestern reaches near the river. The map illustrates a strictly rectilinear section-line road network typical of the Red River Valley region, interrupted only by the natural contours of the river valley and the numerous small prairie potholes that dot the township lines.