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2020 Map of Medora

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Medora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Medora sits at the heart of this landscape, where the Little Missouri River carves through the badlands of western North Dakota. The area is defined by its dual identity as a center for public lands and local governance, housing the Billings County Court House and serving as a gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Outside the town center, the Little Missouri National Grassland encompasses a network of drainage systems like Andrews Cr and Knutson Cr, punctuated by high points such as the Big Plateau.

The map reveals an extensive system of backcountry routes, including the long-distance Maah Daah Hey Trail and shorter paths like the S Petrified Forest Trail. Numerous water sources vital for life in this arid environment are noted, such as Wannagan Seeps, Sheep Pasture Spring, and Tomamichael Spring. Historical settlement traces and ranching geography are evident in the placement of the Medora Cem and the small community at Peaceful Valley.