2017 Map of Banks

About this map

The settlement of Banks serves as a quiet focal point in this portion of McKenzie County, situated amidst the high plains terrain south of Lake Sakakawea. This landscape is defined by the deep dissection of the Missouri River valley, where the Missouri River itself flows through the northwest corner of the sheet, marking the boundary between Williams and McKenzie counties. The map illustrates a sparse, agricultural settlement pattern typical of the North Dakota badlands and prairie transition, with local travel centered on routes like Tobacco Garden Rd and W Tobacco Garden Rd. Genealogists may find interest in the isolated Garden Valley Cem located in the eastern sections, while the drainage patterns of Tobacco Garden Cr and Clear Cr show the rugged hydrology that shaped early ranching and farming in this region.