2024 Map of Willow City SW

About this map

The Souris River meanders through the heart of this North Dakota landscape, anchoring the conservation lands of the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge. This modern survey reveals a landscape where water and wetlands dictate the pattern of human presence, as tributaries like Willow Creek and Snake Creek wind across the McHenry and Bottineau county line. The map identifies the historic Cole Ford river crossing, a site that suggests the importance of early transit routes through the river valley. Local heritage is preserved at the Immanuel Lutheran Cem, situated along 6th Ave NE. The area remains defined by its section-line road network, including routes like Co Hwy 17 and Co Rd 51, which provide access to the vast riparian ecosystems and the agricultural tracts that border them.