Glacial potholes and prairie wetlands define the landscape of McLean County in this modern topographic study. The area is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including the prominent Long Lake and Crooked Lake, which are surrounded by numerous unnamed wetlands and depressions typical of the North Dakota plains. Human settlement is sparse, marked primarily by a grid of county roads and section lines such as Co Hwy 6 and Co Rd 27. Cultural markers for genealogists include East Crooked Lake Cem and Saint Johns Cem, providing specific points of historical interest in an otherwise agricultural expanse. Transportation in the region is aided by the Cloud 9 Airport, reflecting the continued importance of aviation in reaching these remote rural townships.
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1929 · Kongsberg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Balfour
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Pelican Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Pelican Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · McClusky
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McClusky
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Balfour
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000