2017 Map of Washburn NE

About this map

Coal Lake sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in McLean County, a defining hydrological feature in an area characterized by seasonal wetlands and prairie drainage. The winding course of Buffalo Cr cuts through the southern sections of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural water management of the North Dakota plains before modern intensive development. While the terrain is largely defined by the Public Land Survey System grid of section lines and gravel roads, the topography reveals the underlying glacial history through subtle coulees and basins. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land use patterns of the early twenty-first century, showing the relationship between the prairie wetlands and the local road network.