Straubville serves as the primary focal point of this Sargent County survey, situated in a landscape characterized by the intricate water systems of the Prairie Pothole Region. The northern edge is dominated by Lake Taayer and Pickell Slough, while Meszaros Slough lies to the southeast of the settlement. These natural water bodies are supplemented by man-made drainage efforts, including Ditch Number 1 in the southern portion of the quadrangle. For genealogists and local historians, the Scandinavian Hilltop Cem located in the north provides a significant landmark of early community settlement. The township is organized by a precise grid of section-line roads, such as 90th St SE and Co Rd 3, which reflect the enduring agricultural land division patterns of North Dakota.
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1894 · Hecla
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Oakes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Lamoure
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1896 · Columbia
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · La Moure
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Oakes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Crete
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Jamestown
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Newark
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Milbank
USGS Topo · 1:250,000