1972 Map of Moline School

About this map

Moline School stands as a central landmark in this rural expanse of McKenzie County, reflecting the distributed settlement patterns of North Dakota in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Charbonneau Creek and its tributary, the West Branch Charbonneau Creek, which carve through the terrain alongside Antelope Creek and Spring Creek. Human infrastructure is sparse but purposeful, marked by a local Townhall, a remote Landing Strip, and a solitary Pipeline crossing the northern sections. Community life centers on locations like Highland Ch, which provides a rare gathering point in an area otherwise dominated by open range and watercourses. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet character of the region before significant modern changes, preserving the locations of early rural institutions.