2020 Map of Johnsons Corner

About this map

Johnsons Corner serves as the focal point for this landscape in McKenzie County, where the plains of western North Dakota meet distinctive topographical landmarks. The terrain is defined by the prominent Blue Buttes and Saddle Butte to the north, while Kummer Ridge rises in the southeast. This area demonstrates a dispersed pattern of early development, evidenced by three distinct burial grounds: Johnsons Corner Cem, Silent City Cem, and Union Cem. Drainage across the region is facilitated by intermittent watercourses including Northfork Cr, Bear Den Cr, and Dry Cr. The map's road network, featuring routes like Stone Johny Rd and Beaver Crk Rd, follows a rigid section-line grid typical of the Great Plains, illustrating how the rural township system organized the settlement of these Missouri Plateau uplands.