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2017 Map of Fort Rice

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fort Rice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fort Rice anchors this stretch of the Missouri River valley where the borders of Morton and Emmons Counties meet. The landscape is dominated by the wide expanse of Lake Oahe, formed by the damming of the Missouri River. Historically significant sites are clustered on the western bank, including the Fort Rice Cem and nearby Saint Marys Cem, which offer vital data points for genealogists researching early settlement and military history in the Dakota Territory.

The rugged terrain features distinctive landmarks such as Corner Butte to the west and Potato Hill in the northeast, while Devils Gulch cuts through the eastern bluffs. Modern recreation and transportation are represented by the Roughrider Trail, which follows the river's path, and the small community of Livona situated near the mouth of Badger Creek. The Schirmeister Private Airport further marks the transition from historical river-based economy to contemporary land use.