2024 Map of Fort Yates

About this map

Fort Yates serves as the administrative and cultural hub of the region, situated along the western banks of the Missouri River where it widens into Lake Oahe. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of Proposal Hill and a series of drainages, including Slaughterhouse Creek, Onemile Creek, and Fourmile Creek, which carve through the terrain toward the reservoir. Notable institutions such as Sitting Bull College and the Sioux County Courthouse mark the town's importance, while religious and community heritage is preserved at the Saint Peters Catholic Church and its accompanying Saint Peters Catholic Church Cem. Transportation infrastructure like the Standing Rock Airport and routes such as Kenel Rd and Bia RD 8 facilitate movement through this riverine landscape, which remains closely tied to the topography of Slaughterhouse Bay.