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Merkel.

Its Census reference point is in Collapsed Glacial Outwash, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Stewart lies about 4.4 miles northwest of Merkel by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Merkel, North Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGCollapsed Glacial Outwash
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKidder County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Merkel on the map

THE MERKEL LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Collapsed Glacial Outwash setting.

Merkel township has 65.6 square miles of land in Kidder County. Its Census reference point is in Collapsed Glacial Outwash, within Northwestern Glaciated Plains.

Glaciated plains bridge the wetter eastern prairie and the drier, more broken Great Plains. Numerous prairie potholes and other seasonal or persistent wetlands are characteristic regional landforms.

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

Merkel and Kidder County

Merkel is associated with Kidder 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.

Kidder County

Merkel by land and water

The Census records 5.95 square miles of water within Merkel, or 8.3% of its total area. It is 2.6 percentage points higher than the 5.7% recorded for Kidder County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Merkel township has 2 times the land area of nearby Stewart township (33.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Merkel 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 Merkel

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

02

Read the Collapsed Glacial Outwash setting

Collapsed Glacial Outwash belongs to Northwestern Glaciated Plains. Do parcel-specific maps identify glacial depressions or drainage features, and how do they relate to the access route?

03

Check the route, beyond Stewart

Stewart is 4.4 miles northwest of the Merkel 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.

Merkel 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 MERKEL

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.2543° N, 99.8256° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Merkel ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Merkel 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

Collapsed Glacial Outwash

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northwestern Glaciated Plains 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 Merkel.

Stewart lies about 4.4 miles northwest of Merkel by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Merkel in context

NSEWStewart · 4.4 miles1Atwood · 5.5 miles2Wallace · 7.6 miles3Frettim · 7.7 miles4Robinson · 8 miles5Robinson · 9.7 miles6OUTER RING: 9.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Stewart4.4 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Atwood5.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Wallace7.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Frettim7.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Robinson8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Robinson9.7 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 Merkel
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 Merkel?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Kidder County. Merkel’s 65.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Merkel property in Collapsed Glacial Outwash?+

No. Collapsed Glacial Outwash is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Merkel 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 Stewart as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 4.4 miles northwest of Merkel’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 Merkel?+

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 Merkel.
Your next chapter.

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