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1951 Map of McKenzie

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of McKenzie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

McKenzie and Sterling serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of Burleigh County, North Dakota. The landscape is defined by the Northern Pacific railroad corridor, which skirts the northern edge of the sprawling McKenzie Slough. This wetland complex, alongside Rice Lake and the meandering reaches of Apple Creek, highlights the critical role of water management in the region, a focus emphasized by the involvement of the North Dakota Water Conservation Commission.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including several numbered schoolhouses like School No 1 and School No 2, as well as the West Sibley Sch and East Sibley Sch near the Sibley Cem. The presence of an Airway Beacon near the railroad and the various Gravel Pits reflects the infrastructure of a post-war prairie economy as it transitioned toward modern transport and industrial needs.