2011 Map of Fayette

About this map

The settlement of Fayette sits at the convergence of open prairie and a complex network of waterways in Dunn County. This area is defined by the winding paths of the Little Knife River and the Knife River, which dominate the southern half of the landscape. The map details a transition from the rolling plains to the riparian corridors that have historically shaped local ranching and agriculture. Notable for genealogists and local historians are the Haven of Rest Cemetery in the northwest corner and Saint Edwards Cemetery further south, both positioned near the section-line roads that grid the territory. The drainage pattern of Spring Creek in the northeast further illustrates the hydrological character of this North Dakota region, where life follows the erratic bends of the creek beds.