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1967 Map of Blackwater Lake SE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Blackwater Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the southern half of this landscape, its expansive waters formed by the impoundment of the Missouri River. The shoreline is deeply indented with points and inlets, notably around Beulah Bay, where a Boat Ramp and Public Use Area suggest the mid-century development of the region for recreation. Further north, the upland terrain of Blackwater is marked by the presence of several Strip Mines, indicating the industrial extraction of lignite coal alongside the traditional prairie landscape.

Local history is anchored by rural religious sites such as St Pauls Ch and St Andrews Ch, the latter accompanied by St Andrews Cem. The map also delineates the northern boundary of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, intersecting with the McLean and Mercer County line. Large tracts are dedicated to conservation, specifically the Hille State Game Management Area along the northern reaches of the reservoir.