1967 Map of Washburn SW

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a wide path through this North Dakota landscape, marking the natural boundary between McLean and Oliver Counties. The terrain is characterized by the complex drainage systems of the Coal Lake Coulee and several unnamed draws that feed into the river valley. Evidence of the region’s industrial and agricultural development is found in the Black Diamond Mine and a local powerplant near the northern edge of the sheet. Transportation networks are well-defined by the Soo Line and Burlington Northern railroads, which parallel the river's course. Local history is anchored by the Birka Ch and its accompanying Birka Ch Cem, alongside the Conklin Cem, providing valuable landmarks for genealogical research in this rural riverine area.