2011 Map of Rawson

About this map

The small community of Rawson sits at the intersection of a grid of section-line roads, representing the enduring agricultural character of McKenzie County. This 2011 survey documents the rural landscape where cattle ranching and farming define the economy, highlighted by the presence of the F James Ranch to the southwest. The geography is shaped by drainage systems including Lonesome Creek, Antelope Creek, and Timber Creek, which cut through the high plains. Distinctive landforms such as Tub Butte and Hay Butte provide vertical relief in an otherwise expansive horizon. For those researching local history or family ties, the map preserves the locations of both the Rawson Cemetery and Alexander Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the generations who settled this part of western North Dakota.