2011 Map of Charlson

About this map

Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River define the northern edge of this McKenzie County landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Missouri Plateau meets the water. The settlement of Charlson serves as a central point for this agricultural region, which is marked by numerous family-named landmarks such as the J Phelps Ranch and L Washburn Ranch. The drainage patterns of Little Antelope Creek and Antelope Creek carve through the section lines, influencing the placement of local infrastructure like County Hwy 1806. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of the Antelope Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery, which provide clues to the early families who established these ranching homesteads. The map illustrates a rural North Dakota community deeply connected to its river geography and livestock history.