2024 Map of New Town SE

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates this landscape, covering a massive expanse where the Missouri River once flowed through its original valley. The creation of this reservoir redefined the region, as evidenced by the flooded inlets of Van Hook Arm and Lucky Mound Creek Bay. High ground is marked by prominent terrain such as Independence Point, which juts into the water where the river channel takes a sharp northward turn. The map captures a complex intersection of administrative boundaries, where McLean, Dunn, and Mountrail counties meet within the reservoir waters. Along the southern shoreline, Bia Rd 13 provides the primary land access to the rugged peninsulas and points that escaped the inundation, reflecting the enduring presence of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation within the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation boundaries.