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2020 Map of Dunseith

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Turtle Mountains rise across the northern section of this landscape, creating a distinct topographical boundary north of Dunseith. This area in Rolette County is marked by a high density of rural burial grounds, including Saint Mary's Cem, Saint Sylvan Cem, and the cluster of Saint Louis Cem and Holy Cross Catholic Cem south of the main town. These features, along with Riverside Cem, suggest a deeply rooted community history tied to specific denominational and local identities.

Water plays a central role in the terrain, with Schutte Lake, Bigham Lake, and Smith Lake dotting the prairie and mountain transitions. To the northeast, East Dunseith and San Haven sit near the base of the hills, connected by a grid of rural roads like BIA Rd 8 and San Haven Rd. The drainage of Willow Cr and Mud Cr further defines the low-lying areas, illustrating the complex hydrology of this North Dakota borderland region.