2020 Map of Sawyer

About this map

The Souris River meanders through this portion of Ward and McHenry counties, anchoring the town of Sawyer. This modern-era survey illustrates the intersection of traditional agricultural land divisions and contemporary local infrastructure, including the Warren Pietsch Airport. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Blackwater Coulee and Bonnés Coulee cutting through the terrain toward the river valley. Genealogists will find several burial sites preserved on the landscape, such as Sawyer Cem, the Skinner Cem, and the Mennonite Brethren Cem located further south. Transportation routes are well-defined, from the rail line serving the town to the river crossing at Schilling Bridge, showing how the community remains tied to its geography.