2024 Map of Cartwright NE

About this map

The Missouri River carves a significant path through the northern portion of this landscape, marking the boundary between McKenzie and Williams Counties. This rural expanse in western North Dakota is defined by the sharp transition from the river bottomlands to the dissected plateaus of the Missouri badlands. A key historical and genealogical marker on the sheet is the Yellowstone Point Cem, located in the southwest quadrant near the headwaters of local drainages. The area is interlaced with a grid of section roads and rural routes, such as Co Rd 16 and 147th Rd NW, which provide access to the high ground overlooking the Sixmile Creek drainage. The land pattern reflects the large-scale ranching and agricultural operations typical of the Missouri River breaks, where the topography often dictates the placement of infrastructure away from the steeper coulees.