2020 Map of Turtle Creek NW

About this map

Turtle Creek meanders through this section of McLean County, carving a winding path through the prairie landscape of central North Dakota. The area is defined by its agricultural grid, where section lines are marked by local routes like County Highway 27 and County Highway 16. In the northern portion of the map, Lake Ordway stands as a prominent water feature, while the modern North Country National Scenic Trail cuts a diagonal path across the eastern sections. Genealogists will find historical interest in the locations of Ingersoll Cemetery and Bethal Baptist Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks of the rural community's long-standing settlement. The presence of the Philbrick Private Airstrip in the southeast suggests the ongoing importance of private aviation in managing these expansive plains.