1981 Map of Sawyer

About this map

Sawyer serves as the focal point of this North Dakota landscape, situated along the Soo Line railroad where it follows the valley floor. The settlement pattern here is deeply tied to the winding course of the Souris River, which carves through the expansive reaches of New Prairie and North Prairie. This 1981 photorevised survey illustrates the intersection of rural transit and agriculture, notably where the Soo Line crosses the river near Schilling Bridge. Local landmarks such as Black Butte and Skinner Hill provide significant topographic relief against the surrounding plains. To the south, the presence of the Mennonite Ch and Sawyer Cem indicates the long-standing community centers established by early residents. The map also delineates the boundary between Ward Co and McHenry Co, tracking how administrative lines bisect the drainage basins of Oak Creek and Bonnes Coulee.