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Kelso.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Grandin lies about 3.1 miles south of Kelso by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Kelso, North Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTraill County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Kelso on the map

THE KELSO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

Kelso township has 35.1 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

Kelso and Traill County

Kelso 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

Kelso by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Kelso, 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, Kelso township has 193.7 times the land area of nearby Grandin city (0.18 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Kelso land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Kelso

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

02

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?

03

Check the route, beyond Grandin

Grandin is 3.1 miles south of the Kelso 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.

Kelso 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 KELSO

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.2814° N, 97.0068° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Kelso ↗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

Kelso 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 mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Kelso.

Grandin lies about 3.1 miles south of Kelso by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Kelso in context

NSEWGrandin · 3.1 miles1Elm River · 5.4 miles2Hillsboro · 5.9 miles3Bohnsack · 5.9 miles4Kinyon · 6 miles5Herberg · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Grandin3.1 mi · city
  2. 2
    Elm River5.4 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Hillsboro5.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Bohnsack5.9 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Kinyon6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Herberg7.1 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 service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Kelso
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 Kelso?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Traill County. Kelso’s 35.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Kelso property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Kelso 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 Grandin as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.1 miles south of Kelso’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 Kelso?+

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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Your land in Kelso.
Your next chapter.

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