2020 Map of Fort Clark

About this map

Fort Clark sits along the southern banks of the Missouri River in this modern survey of the North Dakota prairie. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river valley and the high, dissected bluffs that rise to the south. This area, marking the boundary of McLean Co Oliver Co, centers on the significant historical site of Fort Clark, a vital center for fur trade and military activity in the 19th century. Just east of the settlement, Mandan Lake occupies a low-lying area near the river's bend, while a strict grid of section lines and rural roads, including 33rd Ave Sw and 15th St Sw, organizes the upland plains. The map illustrates how current infrastructure and land divisions overlay a site of immense importance to the history of the upper Missouri.