1967 Map of Sanish SW

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, its controlled inundation areas marking the mid-1960s shoreline of the Missouri River. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems, where Writing Rock Coulee and Foreman Coulee cut through the high plains toward the river valley. Landmarks like Blue Butte provide vertical relief in an area primarily used for grazing and resource management, as evidenced by a small Gravel Pit and established fence lines. The northern section is notable for the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation Bdy, showing the intersection of tribal lands with McKenzie and Mountrail counties. Recreation is centered on the water, with the Bear Den Creek Public Use Area situated where Bear Den Creek flows into Bear Den Bay. The map also captures the Big Bend of the river, a prominent geographical feature in this North Dakota badlands environment.