2011 Map of Buford

About this map

The confluence of the Missouri River and the Yellowstone River anchors this landscape in Williams County, North Dakota. This 2011 survey captures the historic Buford area, where these major waterways meet and diverge, shaping the agricultural and ranching patterns of the Northern Plains. The riverbanks are dotted with legacy family operations including the E Brenna Ranch and Anderson Ranch, illustrating the sparse but enduring settlement of this borderland region. Low-lying water features such as Audubon Lake, Nohly Lake, and the winding Briar Creek intersect the grid of rural roads like 151st Ave NW, reflecting the hydrology of the Missouri river valley before it crosses into Montana. The map serves as a contemporary record of a geography defined by the movement of water and the resilience of high-plains ranching.