2017 Map of Charlson SW

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this portion of the North Dakota badlands, bordering the expansive waters of Lake Sakakawea to the north. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high plateau down toward the Missouri River reservoir, with drainage systems like Sand Cr carving through the terrain. The map reveals a sparse network of county and state roads, such as State Hwy 1806 and Co Rte 55, that provide access to the interior of the grasslands and the agricultural lands along the McKenzie and Williams county line. A notable site for local history and genealogy is the Good Hope Cem-First Lutheran Cem, located in the southeastern quadrant. This 2017 survey reflects the modern management of public lands and the persistence of rural institutions in a region where the vast prairie meets the man-made shoreline of the Missouri River.