1983 Map of Colgan West

About this map

The international border between Saskatchewan and North Dakota defines the northern edge of this Divide County landscape, where the prairie meets the Canadian frontier. The Soo Line railroad cuts across the terrain, serving the small community of Colgan. This era shows a region defined by agricultural infrastructure and topographical depressions, including the prominent Goose Lake and various smaller water bodies. The presence of Storage Bins and a Gravel Pit along the rail corridor highlights the industrial and shipping needs of the local farming economy. Distinct topographical regions such as Gooseneck Valley, Lincoln Valley, Dewitt, and Clinton provide a clear view of how early surveying divided this vast northern plains territory into organized townships and valleys.