As you crest the last hill on Highway 49 you kind of drop into a storybook place that is often said to be the best kept secret in North Dakota. Often referred to as the “Energy Capital of North Dakota” Beulah maintains its uniqueness of being able to go to the coffee shop and visit with the locals where everyone smiles and gives you that friendly greeting, or if you want to catch a different conversation you might drop into the “cappuccino place” and enjoy the friendly welcome and join a table crowd as you sip one of your favorite flavors or just order to go so you can keep the busy schedule.

 

Carson is a place that many people call home, and with good reason. The community of Carson is a friendly, caring community with a low crime rate and a civilized way of life. Carson provides a diversity of services to the people of it's community. Education is important and Carson provides a quality education to some of the most wonderful youth found anywhere! Instilled in the youth of Carson are the respectful, Christian values of the people found here. Small town life is important to the residents of Carson. This way of life provides security and a quality of living that cannot be matched. Carson also has excellent natural resources and a scenic beauty that is appreciated by all. It is obvious that the future of Carson is bright and with a Strategic Plan in place, this community can thrive for years to come.

 

Center is a nice quiet community located in the center of Oliver County, 40 miles NW of Bismarck, ND. It is home to the Oliver County Courthouse, the Hazel Miner Memorial, a museum, a Historical Society, and the newly erected monument to the Veterans of our Military.

 

Elgin is located in beautiful Southwestern North Dakota within 15 minutes of Lake Tschida and Sheep Creek Dam for camping, boating and fishing enthusiasts. Pheasant hunters will be in paradise when visiting Elgin.

 

In May or June of 1879 the Northern Pacific had laid the tracks through the area that is now Glen Ullin. Four years later two land agents - Major Alvin E. Bovay of Ripon, WI, and Isaac Richardson of Cleveland, OH, organized a group to settle in western North Dakota. They decided on the spot that is now Glen Ullin. Major Bovay chose the name Glen Ullin from one of his favorite pieces of literature, "Lord Ullin's Daughter." The word Glen is a Gaelic word meaning valley, decided upon because of the location in Curlew Vally, a beautiful glen.

 

Hazen is located within thirty minutes of historic sites, park and recreation areas, energy plants and coalmines. Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River, which offers some of the finest fishing and water recreation areas in the Midwest, is just to the north and east of Hazen.

 

A small town with a lot to offer, the Brick City is home to businesses ranging from Hebron Brick Company, the oldest manufacturing plant in North Dakota, to Grizella Corporation, a software developer for the freight transportation industry. Hebron is an active community which is working hard to build for the future. Visit Fort Sauerkraut, check out the pottery shop, stop downtown for meal and a movie, or go for a swim at the pool. Learn more at www.HebronND.org.

 

McClusky is located in the heart of some of the finest fishing available with 18 fishing lakes within a 45 mile radius of our city. Some of the lakes are within a mile of our community. If you like walleye, trout, northern pike, bass, perch and many other species, join us in the Heart of North Dakota.

 

From the travels of Lewis and Clark and their Shoshone guide Sakakawea to the Garrison Dam, McLean County has a rich history. You may be already familiar with the famous explorers, but there are many more hidden gems to be found here as well.

 

Mobridge is located in the north central region of South Dakota. It is boarded by Lake Oahe on 3 sides. The Missouri River served as a highway for early indians, trappers, and traders including explorers Lewis and Clark.

 

Founded in 1910, the town is located on Section 35, Township 134, Range 90, five miles from the West edge of the Grant County Line on the Burlington Northern (formerly the Northern Pacific) and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroads. The Milwaukee Railroad plotted the town on land sold to the Railroad by Mr. Lawther and Fred Ewald, both real estate men with Ewald doing thesurveying. The N.P. is a branch line out of Mandan, and the Milwaukee a branch line out of McLaughlin, S.D. both converging at New Leipzig and connected by a spur line which is the only connection of the two roads between Minneapolis and Miles City.

 

We are a small, friendly community close to the shores of beautiful Lake Sakakawea and in the "heart" of the best fishing in North Dakota. Even with a population of just over 200, we have a lot to offer. Browse our site and see for yourself how this small town put itself on the map!

 

Gaze on the cottonwood and willow trees and envision yourself as one of the early inhabitants who roamed these places before Columbus set foot. Swim, canoe, and fish the Knife and Missouri Rivers as Lewis and Clark may have done. Or, if modern times are more your style, tour one of the local electrical generating stations and coal mines.

 

The wholesome atmosphere of our town and school system makes Turtle Lake an ideal place to raise a family. Our great fishing, parks, beautiful location, clean air, and our excellent area hunting, all make Turtle Lake an ideal location to live, retire and invest in retirement-type apartment housing.

 

The City of Underwood is a great place to visit, and an even better place to live, work, and play. Located in coal country with great hunting all around us, and just minutes from Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River, we have something to offer for every one.

 

Visit Washburn, North Dakota, the Grandest Little City on the Missouri, where history comes alive through the beauty of the Missouri River and the connection to Lewis and Clark’s historic journey to explore the west. Today, Washburn is a city of about 1,400 residents that boasts many thriving businesses, churches, and an excellent school system. Whether you prefer visiting our museums or golfing at Painted Woods, Washburn has a lot to offer both its residents and visitors.

 

Zap is located in a valley with a creek running throughout the middle of town. Zap is about 15 miles south of Lake Sakakawea (which was formed by the largest earth filled dam - Garrison Dam built in the 1950's to control downstream flooding on the Missouri River). Zap is also 85 miles from Bismarck, which is our state capital. We are only seven miles from the first coal gasification plant in the United States.