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2011 Map of Sather Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sather Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sather Lake and its surrounding ranchlands define this corner of McKenzie County, where the plains are etched by drainage systems like Horse Creek and Johntown Creek. The 2011 landscape remains centered on family-named operations, including the R Anderson Ranch, Severson Ranch, and two separate Greenwood Ranch locations. These landholdings reflect the persistent ranching economy that has shaped North Dakota's western reaches for generations.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's modern character, anchored by Sather Dam and the adjacent Sather Campground. To the north, Highland Cemetery provides a primary point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Sheep Butte and Eagle Butte, while the West Branch Charbonneau Creek meanders across the northern section, illustrating the complex hydrography of the high plains.