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2020 Map of Blackwater Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blackwater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of White Shield serves as a central hub in this modern survey of McLean County. This portion of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and gravel roads, including Bia Rd 1 and Perimeter Rd, which facilitate movement between the dispersed farmsteads and agricultural plots. Local genealogy is well-documented through several established burial grounds, such as White Shield Cem, Roseglen Cem, and the Immanuel Lutheran Cem to the north.

The hydrology of this prairie landscape is dominated by the seasonal waters of Minehan Slough and the winding course of the W Br Douglas Cr. These water features, alongside the numerous smaller unnamed potholes and wetlands, illustrate the characteristic drainage patterns of the Missouri Plateau. Modern infrastructure like the Sesame Frontage Rd and various county highways underscores the ongoing rural development of the region.