2024 Map of Hay Flat

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the northern landscape of this region, where the Missouri River meets the flooded mouth of the Little Missouri River. The terrain is defined by a series of expansive bays and intricate coulees, including McKenzie Bay, Bear Creek Bay, and Chief Bay. Away from the water, the land rises into prominent flats and ridges, most notably Hay Flat and Mower Machine Flat. Local history is anchored at the settlement of Twin Buttes, situated near the Twin Buttes Congregational Cem. The geography is further marked by distinctive landmarks like Old Man Dancing Butte, while drainage systems like the East Fork Bear Creek and Sagebrush Coulee carve through the prairie. This area, largely managed through Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like BIA Rte 22, reflects the complex intersection of natural water systems and high-plains topography.