1981 Map of Epworth NW

About this map

The rolling prairie of Mountrail County is defined by a scattering of small glacial lakes and localized industry in this early 1980s survey. Much of the eastern landscape is dedicated to the Shell Lake National Wildlife Refuge, which provides a protected environment for the region's waterfowl and native flora. Human presence is concentrated around established township lines, with Austin and Oakland townships anchoring the southern half of the quadrangle. Local infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of section-line roads and a small Gravel Pit near the northern boundary. For those researching family ties to the area, the map preserves the location of the Epworth Cem and a solitary Townhall, marking the civic and commemorative centers of this rural agricultural community near the border with Burke County.