1997 Map of Rat Lake SW

About this map

Lake Sakakawea and the winding course of the Missouri River dominate this West River landscape at the end of the twentieth century. This survey documents a complex intersection of water and land management, where the Little Missouri National Grassland meets the Antelope Creek State Game Management Area along the rugged breaks of the Little Missouri River. A mix of public lands and private holdings is evident, with named sites such as the M Bohmbach Ranch and the locality of Crow Flies High providing specific touchpoints for local historians. From the expansive White Earth Bay in the north to the lower reaches of Antelope Creek, the topography captures the transition between the rolling high plains and the deeply eroded drainage systems that define the McKenzie and Mountrail county lines.