2018 Map of Coleharbor NE

About this map

First German Cemetery is a prominent historical marker in the southwestern portion of this prairie landscape, serving as a reminder of the early European settlement patterns in McLean County. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of prairie potholes and wetlands typical of the Missouri Coteau region. Large bodies of water such as Audubon Lake in the west and Crooked Lake and Lake Nettie in the southeast dominate the hydrography, reflecting the post-dam landscape of the mid-20th century. The rural road network, including Co Hwy 6 and Co Hwy 8, follows the rigid section lines of the Public Land Survey System, which organized these townships into a predictable grid for agricultural development. Small ponds and seasonal wetlands dot nearly every section, showing the intricate natural drainage that defines this part of the North Dakota plains.