Topography—The west half of this township is table land and the east half is somewhat more rolling, with numerous sloughs.

There is not a pioneer homesteader left on his land, living on his homestead. However, there are a number of descendants who have fine homes and are doing well.

The first child born here was Arletta Jones, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, July 17, 1882.

The first death was that of Hans Salverson in September, 1886.

The first marriage was that of Hans Jacobson and Louisa Salverson, October 1, 1885.

The largest family was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, three sons and seven daughters, eight still living.

The first school was taught by Miss Sadie Hern, from Clark, D. T. Term two months, May and June, 1885, at a salary of $25.00 per month. She paid two dollars and a half a week for board and room.

This township was named in honor of the first settler, B. H. Egeland.

Dates of settlement of homesteaders:
1880—B. H. Egeland, Peter Egeland.
1881—W. H. Jones, Ed. Long, J. N. Long, John H. Egeland.
1882—N. C. Petersen, J. P. Foldager, C. Syverson, F. S. Patterson, M. Larson, W. J. Bond, William Owen, W. A. French, M. A. Olden, A. LaDuke, J. M. Schultz.
1883—A. Nelson, C. Falmer, G. Bremer, Francis Smith, H. Hermanson, H. J. Jacobson, Sam Salverson, J. R. Maxwell, Johan 0. Engstrom, M. Kittleson, E. Munson, Frank Schwab, J. Johnson, C. Strobel, G. Strobel, Arthur Graves, Edward Paulson, C. Knutson.
1884—John Leines, E. D. Youngs.
1886—Arthur Day.