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2014 Map of Cartwright

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cartwright
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cartwright serves as the primary hub in this northwestern pocket of McKenzie County, situated near the confluence of several vital watercourses. The Yellowstone River dominates the western portion of the terrain, spanned by the Hjalmer Nelson Memorial Bridge along ND-200. This transportation corridor connects the settlement to the surrounding landscape, which is heavily shaped by the Little Missouri National Grassland.

The area is defined by a dense network of drainages and coulees, including Charbonneau Cr, Horse Cr, and Mule Cr. Local features like Sweening Coulee, Sheep Coulee, and Number One Coulee illustrate the complex topography away from the river valley. The map also captures specialized irrigation infrastructure such as Lateral M, Lateral K, and Lateral H, revealing the managed water systems necessary for agriculture in this high plains environment.