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Elma.

Its Census reference point is in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine, within Northern Glaciated Plains. Moran lies about 6.7 miles northwest of Elma by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Elma, North Dakota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Elma, North Dakota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Elma, North Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGTewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRichland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Elma on the map

THE ELMA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine setting.

Elma township has 35.6 square miles of land in Richland County. Its Census reference point is in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine, within Northern Glaciated Plains.

Flat to gently rolling glacial terrain supports a prairie transition between taller and shorter grasses. Many temporary and seasonal wetlands occupy depressions left in the glacial landscape.

Regional context: Northern Glaciated Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Elma and Richland County

Elma is associated with Richland 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.

Richland County

Elma by land and water

The Census records 0.92 square miles of water within Elma, or 2.5% of its total area. It is 1.9 percentage points higher than the 0.7% recorded for Richland County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Elma township has 1.1 times the land area of nearby Moran township (32.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Elma land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Elma

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

02

Read the Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine setting

Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine belongs to Northern Glaciated Plains. What do current parcel maps show about depressions, drainage and road frontage within the glacial plain?

03

Check the route, beyond Moran

Moran is 6.7 miles northwest of the Elma 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.

Elma 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 ELMA

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.9760° N, 96.9809° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Elma ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Elma 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

Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Glaciated Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional North Dakota official sources

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 mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Elma.

Moran lies about 6.7 miles northwest of Elma by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Elma in context

NSEWMoran · 6.7 miles1Brightwood · 6.8 miles2Duerr · 7 miles3Greendale · 7.2 miles4Hankinson · 8 miles5Waldo · 10.1 miles6OUTER RING: 10.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Moran6.7 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Brightwood6.8 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Duerr7 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Greendale7.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Hankinson8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Waldo10.1 mi · legal township
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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Elma
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 Elma?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Richland County. Elma’s 35.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Elma property in Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine?+

No. Tewaukon/Big Stone Stagnation Moraine is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Elma 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 Moran as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.7 miles northwest of Elma’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 Elma?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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