2024 Map of Blackwater Lake

About this map

White Shield and its surrounding prairie landscapes define this portion of McLean County, characterized by a mix of wetlands and agricultural tracts. The geography is marked by several significant conservation zones, including the McLean County Waterfowl Production Area, which protects the numerous sloughs and potholes typical of this region's glacial history. Water courses through the landscape via West Branch Douglas Creek and Glennon Coulee, while local heritage is preserved in the scattered rural burial grounds that serve the community. Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks for research, including the White Shield Cem, Immanuel Lutheran Cem, and Roseglen Cem. The network of section line roads, such as Country Rd 6 and Perimeter Rd, reflects the systematic land divisions that have organized these North Dakota plains for generations.