1970 Map of Figure 4 Ranch

About this map

Bear Den defines the topography of this North Dakota landscape, where the rugged drainages of the Badlands meet the rolling prairie. At the heart of the sheet lies the Figure 4 Ranch, situated just south of the McKenzie and Dunn County line. This 1970 survey captures a transitional ranching territory where the eastern edge of the quadrangle is marked by the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation Boundary. The drainage patterns of Bear Den Creek and Deep Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex erosion typical of this region. Isolated landmarks like Faith Ch in the northwest and a specific Drill Hole in the south indicate the sparse but deliberate human footprint of the era, balancing spiritual community centers with the emerging interests of subterranean exploration.