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2014 Map of Cinnamon Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this section of McKenzie County, where the high plains are deeply dissected by a dense network of seasonal drainage. The Little Missouri River meanders along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as the primary hydrological focus for numerous tributaries including Horse Cr and Bear Cr. The landform is characterized by intricate contouring that illustrates the erosion patterns of the North Dakota badlands, a landscape defined more by its water-carved topography than by permanent settlements.

Transportation is minimal, with Co Rte 27 providing the primary access through the southern reaches. The map documents a rugged environment where named features are almost exclusively geographical, such as Cinnamon Cr and the curiously named Poker Jim Cr. This survey captures the transition from high plateaus to the river valley, showing the isolation and distinct drainage basins of French Cr and Covered Bridge Cr.