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1967 Map of Sanish NW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Sanish NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation Boundary defines the northern and eastern portions of this landscape along the Missouri River Basin. The terrain is shaped by the rising waters of Lake Sakakawea, which has flooded the deeply incised draws of the Big Bend region. Notable local landmarks like Snowbird Chapel and Goodbird Cem sit on the upland plateaus above the water, offering important touchpoints for family historians.

Industrial development is evident through the Antelope Oil Field, where numerous well sites and a network of pipelines crisscross the northern sections. This era of the late 1960s shows a transition toward recreational and conservation use, marked by the Antelope Creek State Game Management Area and the Clarks Creek Public Use Area. Smaller drainages such as Rough Coulee and Whitebody Coulee provide a glimpse into the original topography before it was altered by the Missouri River Basin development program.