1961 Map of Binford NE

About this map

The Sheyenne River winds through the northern portion of this prairie landscape, defining the rugged breaks between the flat agricultural uplands of Bergen and Neshim townships. In the early 1960s, this region of the North Dakota plains was characterized by a mosaic of seasonal wetlands and small lakes, most notably the waters of Mannie Lake and the recreational hub at Red Willow Lake. The map reveals a community anchored by rural faith and seasonal activity, featuring landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and Sheyenne Ch alongside the Red Willow Camp. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the section-line road network and drainage patterns essential to the farming economy across Willow and neighboring townships.