2014 Map of Charlson

About this map

Charlson stands as the primary settlement in this stretch of North Dakota, situated on the edge of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The landscape is defined by the significant presence of the energy industry, marked by the expansive Charlson Oil Field and the Antelope Oil Field to the south. These industrial features contrast with the natural topography shaped by the Missouri River and the broad reach of Lake Sakakawea along the northern and eastern margins. Historically-minded researchers can identify the community's established burial grounds, including Antelope Cem and Riverside Cem, which serve as permanent markers of local heritage. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Little Antelope Cr and Antelope Cr, which meander through the grasslands toward the reservoir. The map reveals a structured grid of rural roads, including 103rd Ave NW and 43rd St NW, which provide access to these remote oil fields and grazing lands.