2020 Map of Phillip Spring

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of McKenzie County, revealing a complex network of ephemeral drainages and vital water sources in the western North Dakota landscape. The map centers on significant topographic depressions such as Badlands Draw, which is fed by the East Fork Badlands Draw and West Fork Badlands Draw. These features, along with Phillip Draw and Rommingen Draw, illustrate the highly eroded nature of the badlands terrain. For local historians and researchers, the presence of named water sources like Phillip Spring, Klandl Spring, and McPeak Spring highlights the historical importance of localized water points for ranching and livestock in this semi-arid environment. Infrastructure is sparse, characterized largely by section lines and Co RD 38, which navigates the draws and creek beds including Bennie Peer Cr and One-O-One Cr.