Coal Lake and its surrounding drainage systems define this section of the North Dakota prairie within McLean County. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses and coulees, including the northern Coal Lake Coulee and its southern counterpart, Coal Lake Coulée. These landforms, along with the meandering path of Buffalo Cr, illustrate the subtle topographic variations of the region. The map shows a transition from the natural water features to a strictly organized grid of agricultural roads, such as Main St and 5th St NW, which segment the land into large parcels. Transportation through this rural corridor is facilitated by the intersection of Us-83 and ND-200, serving as the primary arteries for local commerce and travel across the plains.
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1929 · Coleharbor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Turtle Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Washburn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · McClusky
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · McClusky
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Turtle Creek SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Turtle Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Lake Nettie
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Washburn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000