2017 Map of Lake Jessie

About this map

Lake Sakakawea and the winding course of the Missouri River dominate this modern topographical record along the Williams and McKenzie County line. The landscape is defined by the dramatic relief of river breaks and coulees, where drainage systems like Plum Creek, Willow Creek, and Cedar Creek carve through the North Dakota badlands. This specific era of mapping shows the high-water extent of the reservoir, illustrating the massive scale of the water system compared to the more intimate local landmarks like the Hauge Cemetery. Human activity is primarily traced through the grid of rural routes such as County Highway 11 A and 130 Road NW, which navigate the high plateaus above the river valley. The map provides a precise account of the shoreline and elevation changes in a region where the geography is constantly reshaped by the Missouri and its tributaries.