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1997 Map of Cinnamon Creek

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Cinnamon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of McKenzie County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainage and rugged breaks. The Little Missouri River snakes through the eastern portion of the sheet, serving as the primary geographical anchor for several private holdings. Scattered rangeland operations like the S. Larson Ranch, the Wisness Ranch, and the L Nelson property are established near the river's valley and its various tributaries.

Water management and resource extraction are evident through the presence of a Pipeline, the Porter Well, and numerous creek systems including Cinnamon Creek, Horse Creek, and Bear Creek. The landscape is largely traversable by 4wd tracks, reflecting the area's remote character and its reliance on primitive road networks for ranching and land management in the late twentieth century. This survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching heritage within the federally protected grasslands of western North Dakota.