2024 Map of Overly

About this map

Overly sits at the eastern edge of Bottineau County, a small rail-era grid defined by Main St and Central Ave where the prairie meets the winding course of Willow Creek. The landscape is a study in High Plains agriculture and hydrography, marked by the divide between Bottineau and Rolette counties. Genealogists will find the rural burial grounds significant, including the Willow Creek Lutheran Cem tucked near the creek's meanders and the Little Fargo Cem further south. The terrain is characterized by numerous small potholes and wetlands typical of the drift prairie, with Miller Creek carving a distinct path through the western townships. This survey captures the enduring rural infrastructure of section-line roads like 87th St NE and 24th Ave NE that connect the isolated farmsteads and historic church sites of the region.