Alexander serves as the central hub for this portion of McKenzie County, positioned along the edge of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The landscape is defined by its significant relief, featuring prominent elevations such as Ragged Butte, Foreman Butte, and another landmark simply labeled Butte. These landforms rise above a network of drainages, including Lonesome Cr, Antelope Cr, and the westward-flowing Charbonneau Cr. The rural grid is well-established, with roads like Roughneck Rd and CC Dam Rd navigating the terrain. This map captures the intersection of organized agriculture and the protected natural expanses of the Lmng, illustrating the sparse but deliberate settlement pattern typical of the North Dakota badlands fringe during the early 21st century.
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1953 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Cartwright NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Bear Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Moline School
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1972 · Rawson
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Charbonneau
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Sather Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000