2017 Map of Schafer

About this map

Schafer sits at the heart of this McKenzie County landscape, representing a small but significant node of settlement in western North Dakota. The area's history is anchored by the Schafer Cem, a key landmark for local genealogists and historians. The terrain is defined by the drainage network of Cherry Cr, Northfork Cr, and Sevenmile Cr, which carve through the plains. To the south, the boundary of the Little Missouri National Grassland introduces a shift toward protected public lands, while the western edge of the map shows the modern infrastructure of the Watford City Municipal Airport. This 2017 survey documents the intersection of rural heritage and contemporary transportation, with local routes like Co Rd 37 and North St connecting the scattered homesteads and section lines of the northern Great Plains.