2020 Map of Blackwater Lake SW

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its expansive waters meeting the meandering flow of the Missouri River. The shoreline is heavily articulated by features like Nishu Bay, where the water pushes deep into the surrounding uplands. These higher elevations are defined by a grid of rural roads, including 67th Ave NW and 12th Ave NW, which provide access to the plateau above the river valley. The county boundary between McLean and Mercer Counties cuts across the river and reservoir, highlighting the political geography of this central North Dakota region. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, the Beaver Creek Cem stands as a quiet marker of local genealogy and heritage, located on the heights above the expansive reservoir system.