1981 Map of Blaisdell

About this map

Blaisdell serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, situated along the tracks of the Burlington Northern railroad. The map reveals a region defined by its numerous small water bodies and wetlands, many of which are protected within the National Waterfowl Production Area. This conservation focus is juxtaposed with industrial activity, evidenced by a network of pipelines and several Gravel Pits scattered across the township boundaries. Local history is anchored by the small Cem located just west of the town site. The map meticulously records the political geography of the area, showing the borders of Redmond, Egan, and Kickapoo, illustrating how early land divisions organized the rural North Dakota countryside during the early 1980s.