2014 Map of Long X Divide

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders through a landscape defined by the intersection of protected badlands and working ranchlands in McKenzie County. This 2014 survey captures the geographic transition between the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the expansive Little Missouri National Grassland. The eponymous Long X Divide stands as a prominent topographical landmark, separating the drainage systems of Squaw Cr to the north and Corral Cr to the south. Development is sparse, primarily consisting of critical transport corridors like Us-85 and specialized park routes such as Scenic Dr and Juniper Rd. The map illustrates the complex boundary management of federal lands, including areas designated by the North Dakota state government and the US Forest Service. Local landmarks such as Cedar Canyon and Stevens Spring provide essential reference points in this sparsely populated region of the northern plains.