2017 Map of Charbonneau

About this map

Charbonneau sits within a landscape defined by the drainage networks of the Missouri River plateau in western McKenzie County. This 2017 survey shows the intricate dissection of the plains by seasonal waterways such as Lonesome Cr, Antelope Cr, and the various branches of Charbonneau Cr. Large portions of the land are managed as part of the Little Missouri National Grassland, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on cattle ranching and conservation. A notable point of interest for genealogists and local historians is the Nameless Cem, located north of Bull Butte, which serves as a quiet reminder of early settlement patterns in this part of North Dakota. The map meticulously documents the grid of section roads like Cartwright Rd and 150th Ave NW that facilitate transit across the varied elevation of the grasslands.