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Nansen.

Its Census reference point is in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Garborg lies about 6 miles west of Nansen by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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

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

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Land around Nansen, North Dakota from above

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THE SETTINGBeach Ridges and Sand Deltas
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYRichland County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Nansen on the map

THE NANSEN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas setting.

Nansen township has 36 square miles of land in Richland County. Its Census reference point is in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas, 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

Nansen and Richland County

Nansen 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

Nansen by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Nansen, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points lower 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, Nansen township has 99.9% of the land area of nearby Garborg township (36 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Nansen 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 Nansen

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

02

Read the Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas setting

Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas 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 Garborg

Garborg is 6 miles west of the Nansen 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.

Nansen 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 NANSEN

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.4127° N, 96.9671° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Nansen ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Nansen 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

Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain 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 Nansen.

Garborg lies about 6 miles west of Nansen by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Nansen in context

NSEWGarborg · 6 miles1Antelope · 6 miles2Colfax · 6 miles3Colfax · 6.4 miles4Abercrombie · 8.1 miles5Homestead · 8.5 miles6OUTER RING: 8.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Garborg6 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Antelope6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Colfax6 mi · city
  4. 4
    Colfax6.4 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Abercrombie8.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Homestead8.5 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 Nansen
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 Nansen?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Richland County. Nansen’s 36 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Nansen property in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas?+

No. Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Nansen 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 Garborg as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6 miles west of Nansen’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 Nansen?+

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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