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2011 Map of Long X Divide

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Long X Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Long X Divide provides a topographic window into the agricultural and natural geography of McKenzie County, North Dakota, during the early 21st century. The meandering Little Missouri River carves through the landscape, flanked by the seasonal flows of Squaw Creek and Corral Creek. This region is defined by a sparse network of ranching operations that speak to the enduring cattle-raising heritage of the northern plains.

Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint several specific family-named properties, including the Johnston Ranch, T Eschenko Ranch, and W Carson Ranch. Public land use is evident at the Squaw Creek Campground, while the physical terrain is marked by significant features like Cedar Canyon. The presence of Highway 85 and local routes like Route 842 connects these remote holdings to the broader region, illustrating the spatial distribution of settlement in the badlands.