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2020 Map of Cartwright

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cartwright
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the western edge of this McKenzie County landscape, crossed by the Hjalmer Nelson Memorial Bridge just north of Cartwright. The settlement of Cartwright serves as a local anchor near the junction of several drainage systems, including Charbonneau Cr and the extensive coulees that define the regional topography. To the east, the terrain transitions into the protected open spaces of the Little Missouri National Grassland, where the land is carved by numerous named draws.

Local family and descriptive names are preserved in the various coulees such as Vanderhoof Coulee, Estes Coulee, and Number One Coulee. The map details a network of section-line roads and specialized routes like Lateral M and Lateral K, reflecting the irrigation and agricultural infrastructure necessary for this northern plains environment. This survey captures the intricate drainage patterns of Mule Creek and Sheep Coulee before they reach the river valley.