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25-478: The river begins about 15 miles (24 km) north of McClusky , and flows generally eastward before turning south near McVille . The southerly flow of the river continues through Griggs and Barnes counties before it turns in a northeastward direction near Lisbon . The river forms the 27-mile long Lake Ashtabula behind the Baldhill Dam north of Valley City , which was constructed in 1951 for flood control by

50-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 43.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.64. In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.9% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 36.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

75-514: A mile wide. Anglers can find northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, channel catfish and white bass in its lower reaches. Records indicate 53 fish species known to inhabit the Sheyenne, about twice the number of species found in other tributaries of the Red River. Two rare fish - the rosyface shiner and the pugnose shiner - and three rare mussels - the mapleleaf, black sandshell, and pigtoe clams - live in

100-485: A new county, although the new boundaries were somewhat different from the former Sheridan. The new county government was effected on December 24 of that year. Sheridan has been severely affected by out-migration ; its population collapsed from 7,373 in 1930 to 1,321 by 2010. Its population decline of 38.4% from 1990 to 2016 was the highest among all North Dakota counties. The terrain of Sheridan County consists of dry rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds. The area

125-520: Is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,265, making it the third-least populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat is McClusky . 47°35′N 100°20′W  /  47.58°N 100.34°W  / 47.58; -100.34 The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on January 4, 1873, naming it for Civil War General Philip Henry Sheridan . The county organization

150-528: Is designated a National Wild and Scenic Riverway . From Kindred, the river flows north-northeastward through the fertile plains of the Red River Valley . The character of the river changes as it leaves the sandy grasslands and picks up the fertile clay soil of the Red River Valley. Previously, the river posed a flooding hazard to cities such as West Fargo and Harwood , where it joins the Red River of

175-875: Is largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the north and east, with its highest point on the eastern part of its southern boundary at 2,034 ft (620 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 1,006 square miles (2,610 km ), of which 972 square miles (2,520 km ) is land and 33 square miles (85 km ) (3.3%) is water. (U.S. Census Bureau, n.d.) Race and Ethnicity American Indian and Alaska Native 11; Asian 8; Black or African American 2; Hispanic or Latino 10; White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 1,191; Some Other Race 5; Two or More Races 48 Families and Household Characteristics 2.63 ± 0.29 Average Family Size in Sheridan County, North Dakota Estimate for Average Family Size in Sheridan County, North Dakota. 2.63. plus or minus 0.29 2.92 As of

200-518: The Rainbow Arch Bridge . 47°01′25″N 96°49′31″W  /  47.02361°N 96.82528°W  / 47.02361; -96.82528 McClusky, North Dakota McClusky is a city in Sheridan County , North Dakota , United States. It is the county seat of Sheridan County. The population was 322 at the 2020 census . McClusky was founded in 1905. It is the closest town to

225-561: The census of 2020, there were 1,265 people. Total Households by Type of Households Married-couple family household - 48.1% Male householder, no spouse present, family household - 20.2% Female householder, no spouse present, family household - 27.3 As of the census of 2010, there were 1,321 people, 645 households, and 417 families in the county. The population density was 1.36 people per square mile (0.53 people/km ). There were 894 housing units at an average density of 0.92 units per square mile (0.36/km ). The racial makeup of

250-585: The poverty line , including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 22.9% of those age 65 or over. McClusky School District is the local school district. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McClusky has a humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. Sheridan County, North Dakota Sheridan County

275-579: The "heart" of North Dakota as it is the geographical center of North Dakota. As of the census of 2010, there were 380 people, 206 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density was 974.4 inhabitants per square mile (376.2/km ). There were 278 housing units at an average density of 712.8 per square mile (275.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White , 0.5% African American , 2.9% Native American , 0.5% Pacific Islander , 1.3% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of

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300-592: The North, which flows north to Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba . Thanks to a diversion canal completed near Horace and extending past West Fargo, these major Sheyenne River cities fared well in the 1997 Red River flood . By contrast, this flood devastated the cities of Grand Forks in North Dakota and East Grand Forks in Minnesota . The Sheyenne diversion canal, built 1990-1992 in a joint federal-state effort, channels waters around

325-970: The Sheyenne. The river is crossed by several historic bridges, including the Lisbon Bridge and the Colton's Crossing Bridge in Lisbon; the West Park Bridge in Valley City ; the West Antelope Bridge in Flora ; the Romness Bridge near Cooperstown ; and the Nesheim Bridge at McVille . In Valley City it is crossed by several more bridges, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge and, before demolition,

350-527: The US Army Corps of Engineers. The Sheyenne is classified as a "perch river," as its banks are higher than the surrounding ground, formed as natural levees in flooding centuries ago. When floodwaters break through the banks, they spread in a wide area. From Lisbon, the river crosses the Sheyenne National Grassland and enters Cass County near the city of Kindred . This stretch of the river

375-545: The Wisconsinan glacier about 13,000 years ago. The valley constitutes the glacier’s western edge at that time. Flowing 581 miles (~929 km) from its headwaters located 15 miles north of McClusky in Sheridan County until it converges with the Red River at Fargo, the Sheyenne River is the longest river located within North Dakota. The river valley from Baldhill Dam at Lake Ashtabula and south to Lisbon can be as deep as 200 feet and

400-405: The age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.3% were non-families, and 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.55. The median age was 53.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 37,727 and the median income for

425-471: The city. The population density was 1,072.9 inhabitants per square mile (414.2/km ). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 638.6 per square mile (246.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 99.28% White and 0.72% Native American . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population. There were 205 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had

450-424: The county was 96.7% white, 1.1% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% Pacific islander, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 70.1% were German , 14.2% were Norwegian , 6.3% were English , 6.0% were Russian , and 1.8% were American . Of the 645 households, 17.5% had children under

475-537: The early 1990s, with formal abandonment of the rail line occurring in 2000. North Dakota Highway 200 which runs through downtown is popular with cross-country cyclists . There is also an airport for small planes, the McClusky Municipal Airport . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.39 square miles (1.01 km ), all land. McClusky is considered

500-467: The edges of the cities to draw off floodwaters. It was built primarily by the US Army Corps of Engineers, at a cost of $ 27.8 million. In West Fargo alone, the diversion project involved construction of: The Sheyenne River was named after the Cheyenne Indians of the area. Alternate names include: Cayenne River, Cheyenne River, and Maitomoni'ohe . The Sheyenne River was formed by the meltwater of

525-446: The geographical center of North Dakota, which lies approximately five miles to the southwest. McClusky was laid out in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named for William Henderson McClusky, an early settler. A post office called McClusky has been in operation since 1903. The Sheridan County Courthouse was built in 1938. The Red River Valley and Western Railroad ran to McClusky and further west until

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550-439: The population. There were 206 households, of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 47.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

575-425: Was 1.84 and the average family size was 2.58. The median age in the city was 54 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 37.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.5% male and 55.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 500 people, 205 households, and 110 families residing in

600-408: Was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 21,731, and the median income for a family was $ 32,344. Males had a median income of $ 26,094 versus $ 15,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,874. About 12.4% of families and 21.5% of the population were below

625-473: Was not completed at that time, but the new county was not attached to another county for administrative or judicial purposes. In 1883 and again in 1887, the county boundaries were reduced, and on November 8, 1892, the county was dissolved, its remaining territory assigned to McLean . This lasted until the November 3, 1908 election, when McLean County voters chose to partition off the eastern portion of that unit into

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