2020 Map of Lake Jessie

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the southern landscape of this Williams County quadrangle, where the Missouri River valley was transformed into a massive reservoir. The terrain to the north is defined by a series of drainages, including Willow Cr, Cedar Cr, and Plum Cr, which carve through the prairie towards the lake's edge. This 2020 record of the land reveals the sparse, rural nature of the region, anchored by historical community markers such as Our Saviors Lutheran Cem and Hauge Cem. The map illustrates the intersection of several townships, including t153n r99w and t154n r99w, showing the enduring section-line road grid that organizes the North Dakota plains. Near the eastern edge, the small basin of Lake Jessie sits atop the higher ground, overlooking the complex system of coulees and ridges that lead down to the water's edge.