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1954 Map of McClusky

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of McClusky
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Lake Sakakawea and the massive Garrison Dam dominate the central Missouri River valley on this mid-century survey. The reservoir's reach extends deep into the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, illustrating the transformation of the landscape following the dam's completion. Significant transportation corridors, including the Soo Line and Northern Pacific railroads, connect farming and energy hubs like Garrison, Washburn, and Beulah.

Evidence of the region's pioneering history is traced through the Lewis and Clark Trail following the river, while the proliferation of federal conservation sites such as Audubon National Wildlife Refuge and Lost Lake N W R highlights the area's role as a major migratory flyway. Geologic features like Dogden Butte and the Prophets Mountains stand above the pothole-dotted prairies of Sheridan County and McLean County, providing a window into the varied terrain of central North Dakota during the late 1960s revision.