1997 Map of Charlson SW

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Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of McKenzie County, where the high plains break toward the northern reaches of the Missouri River. The landscape is a study in the intersection of federal conservation and the extraction economy of the late 20th century. While the northern boundary is defined by the expansive waters of Lake Sakakawea, much of the interior is marked by the industrial footprint of the Charlson Oil Field and various gas fields. Evidence of the region's energy infrastructure is visible through the Texaco Offices and a network of pipelines that traverse the rugged topography.