2014 Map of Buford

About this map

The Missouri River and Yellowstone River converge in this western North Dakota landscape, marking a significant hydrologic junction at the border of Williams and McKenzie counties. The settlement of Buford sits on the northern bank of the Missouri, positioned near the historic confluence where the two major rivers meet. To the east, the waters transition into the western reaches of Lake Sakakawea, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the dissection of Briar Cr and the presence of Nohly Lake. A structured grid of rural roads, including 153rd Ave NW and 40th St NW, provides access to the agricultural benchlands and river bottoms that dominate the area. The map illustrates the contemporary relationship between these powerful waterways and the local road network in a region defined by its river-focused geography.