1978 Map of Lake Jessie

About this map

Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River define the southern portion of this landscape, marking the border between Williams and McKenzie Counties. The terrain shifts from the river valley and the Badlands to the north into the upland drainage of Twelve Mile, where Willow Creek, Cedar Creek, and Plum Creek cut through the prairie. This 1970s record shows a sparse rural settlement pattern focused around local institutions like Our Savior Ch, Hauge Ch, and a lone Cem northwest of Lake Jessie. The presence of a Scoria Pit and Gravel Pit indicates localized resource extraction, while Radio Towers along the northern boundary reflect mid-century infrastructure reaching these remote townships.