2014 Map of New Town SE

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the landscape of this region, where the inundated valley of the Missouri River creates a complex shoreline of deep bays and prominent points. The waters of the Van Hook Arm stretch across the northern reaches, while the southeastern corner is defined by Lucky Mound Creek Bay. This topography is a result of the mid-20th-century damming of the river, which transformed the prairie river bottom into a massive reservoir. Along the southwestern shore, Independence Point stands as a significant landmark above the waterline. The map also delineates the meeting of three counties—Mountrail, McLean, and Dunn—with their boundaries largely following the submerged channel of the old river. Transportation is limited to local routes such as Bia-13, which serves the high ground above the reservoir's reach.