2011 Map of Garrison Dam South

About this map

Garrison Dam stands as a massive structural landmark in this Missouri River landscape, regulating the waters of Lake Sakakawea at the northern edge of the map. The downstream area is characterized by the complex water management of the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, situated just below the dam. Moving south, the Missouri River meanders through a landscape defined by a grid of rural roads and natural tributaries. Agricultural and local transport patterns are visible through arterial routes like County Hwy-14 and County Hwy-18, while smaller waterways such as Elm Creek and Raymond Creek drain the western plains. This map illustrates the intersection of major federal hydraulic engineering and the traditional rural North Dakota grid system in the early 21st century.