2011 Map of Saddle Butte

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates this landscape, its complex, finger-like shoreline reflecting the transformation of the upper Missouri River valley. The map shows the intricate network of inlets and bays created by the reservoir's waters as they push into the surrounding plains. The namesake Saddle Butte rises above the terrain to the west, serving as a prominent local landmark in an area defined by its relationship to the water. Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia 80, Bia 13, and Bia 15, provide the primary transportation network through the region, connecting the high ground to the evolving water's edge. This 2011 survey captures the intersection of traditional topography and the modern hydraulic landscape of the Fort Berthold area.