1981 Map of Kongsberg

About this map

Kongsberg sits at the northern edge of this North Dakota landscape, a prairie settlement defined by the presence of St Johns Ch and the throughline of the Soo Line railroad. This 1981 survey illustrates the prairie pothole region at the boundary of McHenry and McLean Counties, where the terrain is dominated by hundreds of small wetlands and larger bodies like Strawberry Lake and Camp Lake. The southern portion of the quadrangle is largely dedicated to conservation, including the Camp Lake National Wildlife Refuge and a National Waterfowl Production Area. Dramatic elevations rise from the flatlands at Dogden Butte, a prominent landmark that serves as a site for several Radio Towers. The map also captures local place names such as Horseshoe Valley, Aurena, and Olivia, providing a clear view of the rural geography and drainage patterns of the era.