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1953 Map of Williston

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Williston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The northern reaches of the Sakakawea Lake landscape dominate the southern border of this mid-century study, marking the dramatic transformation of the Missouri River valley. To the north, the high plains are defined by an extensive network of conservation areas, including the Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge, which preserve the region's numerous glacial potholes and lakes.

Settlement patterns follow the dual corridors of the Great Northern and Soo Line railroads, linking grain-elevator towns like Tioga, Stanley, and Williston. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the region with scattered strip mines near Noonan and Columbus. Local landmarks such as the Anderson Sky Ranch and Sevenmile Corner provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Williams, Burke, and Mountrail counties during this era of agricultural and energy growth.