1972 Map of Coleharbor

About this map

Audubon Lake and the eastern reach of Lake Sakakawea dominate this McLean County landscape, illustrating a period of significant water management and conservation in North Dakota. The map documents the sprawling Audubon National Wildlife Refuge and the Audubon State Game Management Area, reflecting the region's focus on habitat preservation around these large reservoirs. The settlement of Coleharbor sits at the junction of local roads and the Soo Line railroad, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural townships of Victoria, Snow, Malcolm, and Longfellow. To the south, the small community of Gateway marks an entry point to this lake-rich territory. For those researching local heritage, the Coleharbor Cem and various rural landmarks such as a Gravel Pit and the Wolf Creek State Game Management Area provide specific geographic anchors for the early 1970s.