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Elm River.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Kelso lies about 5.4 miles west of Elm River by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Elm River, North Dakota — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Elm River, North Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Elm River, North Dakota from above
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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTraill County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Elm River on the map

THE ELM RIVER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

Elm River township has 29 square miles of land in Traill County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain.

The former bed of glacial Lake Agassiz forms an exceptionally flat plain in the Red River valley. Thick lake sediments overlie older glacial deposits across this historic prairie landscape.

Regional context: Lake Agassiz Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Elm River and Traill County

Elm River is associated with Traill County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Traill County

Elm River by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Elm River, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Traill County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Elm River township has 82.7% of the land area of nearby Kelso township (35.1 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

ND · legal townshipLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Elm River

47.2813° N, 96.8913° W

5.3 mi east–west extent6 mi north–south extent29 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Elm River

North Dakota · 29 sq mi total

Land: 100%
Water: 0%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Elm River29 sq mi

Kelso35.1 sq mi

Herberg33.7 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Elm River review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Elm River township
Reference point: 47.2813° N, 96.8913° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Elm River land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

Locate the parcel within Elm River

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Elm River. Check the Traill County geography against the actual property location.

Read the Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin belongs to Lake Agassiz Plain. What do the parcel's elevation and drainage records show, and how does its road access connect across the flat former lakebed?

Check the route, beyond Kelso

Kelso is 5.4 miles west of the Elm River reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Elm River resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ELM RIVER

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.2813° N, 96.8913° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Elm River ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Traill

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Traill ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Elm River data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗

Additional North Dakota landowner resources

North Dakota water MapServices

Agency guide to well, drainage, survey, and other water-resource maps.

North Dakota risk-assessment map

DWR mapping for reviewing available flood-risk information.

FEMA flood maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Elm River.

Kelso lies about 5.4 miles west of Elm River by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Elm River in context

Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within North Dakota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.

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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Elm River
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Elm River?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Traill County. Elm River’s 29 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Elm River property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Elm River boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Kelso as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.4 miles west of Elm River’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Elm River?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Sell my land inElm River.

Land in theGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.