2020 Map of Charlson NE

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the southern edge of this landscape, where the waters meet the complex terrain of the Missouri River breaks. The map records a crucial tri-county intersection where the borders of Williams, Mountrail, and McKenzie counties converge near the shoreline. Moving north from the reservoir, the drainage patterns of Alkali Cr and the White Earth River carve through the plains, dictating the placement of early routes like the Old Senic Hwy. This modern survey details a network of section-line roads, including 54th St NW and 100th Ave NW, which trace the gridded expansion of ranching and resource access across the high prairie. The relief shading and contour lines illustrate the stark contrast between the flat upland plateaus and the deeply eroded coulees that descend toward the river valley.