2020 Map of Towner NW

About this map

The J Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, protecting the meandering course of the Souris River. This river corridor defines the regional character, winding through a complex system of wetlands and prairie potholes that characterize this portion of McHenry County. The human footprint is marked by a precise grid of section-line roads, including 73rd St NE and Willow Rd, which facilitate agricultural access across the flat terrain. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the location of the Mouse River Cem near the intersection of 68th St NE and 5th Ave NE, providing a vital touchstone for tracing family roots in this rural community. The interplay between the protected river environment and the surrounding prairie agriculture remains the defining feature of the area.