2020 Map of Saddle Butte

About this map

Saddle Butte rises above the western shoreline of Lake Sakakawea, dominating a landscape shaped by the inundation of the Missouri River valley. The map reveals a network of roads that reflect local heritage and the contemporary use of the lakeshore, including Charging Family Rd, Jim Hale Rd, and Hale Marina Rd. These routes provide access to the complex finger-like inlets along the coast, such as Saddle Butte Bay and Independence Bay Rd. The presence of numerous Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like Saddle Butte Rd underscores the administrative and tribal importance of this region within the Fort Berthold area. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns and plateaus that drop sharply toward the reservoir, illustrating the dramatic topography of the Missouri Plateau.