2014 Map of Rat Lake SE

About this map

The Missouri River and the expansive waters of Lake Sakakawea dominate the southwestern corner of this West River landscape, where the border between Mountrail County and McKenzie County follows the original river channel. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Little Knife River, which carves through the undulating northern plains before emptying into the reservoir. Transportation in the area is anchored by ND-1804, a route that mirrors the historic path of the river, while a precise grid of rural roads like 90th Ave NW and 47th St NW provides access to the higher prairie benches. This survey illustrates the modern topography of the Missouri breaks, showing how the mid-century creation of the lake permanently altered the drainage patterns of local tributaries.