2017 Map of Buford

About this map

The Yellowstone River converges with the Missouri River in this western North Dakota landscape, a confluence that has historically served as a critical geographic marker for travelers and traders. The small settlement of Buford sits just north of this junction, positioned along the edge of the river valley. The topography is sharply divided between the wide, level floodplains of the river bottoms and the intricate network of breaks and draws to the south and east. Modern infrastructure, such as Co Rd 16 and 157th Ave NW, follows the sectional grid through the flatter agricultural lands, while the southern reach of the map reveals the rugged drainage of Briar Cr and the western tip of Lake Sakakawea. Further west, Nohly Lake marks the transition toward the Montana border.