1954 Map of Omemee

About this map

The Great Northern and Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie railroads intersect in the heart of the North Dakota prairie, defining the development of this rural Bottineau County landscape in the mid-1950s. The settlement of Omemee sits at this significant junction, surrounded by the expansive reaches of Amity, Lordsburg, and Willow Vale. To the south and east, smaller railway stops and local landmarks emerge, including Belmar near Belmar Slough and the isolated Tasco siding. These small clusters, along with the Tasco Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracing family roots in the former townships. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of prairie potholes and sloughs, with Miller Creek and Willow Creek winding through the southern sections near Ostby and Wellington, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that influenced agricultural settlement.