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2020 Map of Charlson

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Charlson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Charlson is a focal point of this rural McKenzie County landscape, situated on the edge of the sprawling Little Missouri National Grassland. The terrain is defined by the significant hydrological influence of the Missouri River, which forms Lake Sakakawea to the north, creating prominent features like Phelps Bay. This topography is shaped by deeply incised drainages, most notably Little Antelope Cr and Antelope Cr, which cut through the high plains toward the river valley.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by small, isolated landmarks such as Antelope Cem and Riverside Cem. The road network, including Co Rte 6 and 44th St NW, follows the Public Land Survey System grid, providing access to the remote sections of the national grassland. The map illustrates a modern frontier where traditional ranching landscapes meet the massive scale of the Missouri River reservoir system.