[3] The former RM of North Cypress is located in the Westman region of the province between Brandon and Portage la Prairie.

It surrounds the independently governed Town of Carberry and includes the unincorporated communities of Brookdale, Wellwood and Edrans.

The former RM is set upon rich sandy soil, and is widely known for potatoes which are grown by local farming operations.

Emergency services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Carberry/North Cypress Fire Department, and the Carberry & District Health Centre.

The former RM was home to two major Canadian Forces installations, Camp Hughes and RCAF Station Carberry.