1962 Map of Schmidt

About this map

The Missouri River corridor south of Bismarck is defined here by the meeting of the Little Heart River and the expansive Lake Oahe. The map documents a landscape in transition, where historical military legacies intersect with mid-century water management. The Old Fort Lincoln Military Reservation Boundary and Old Fort Rice Military Reservation Boundary provide significant markers for those researching the frontier era's spatial footprints in Morton and Burleigh counties. Near the riverbanks, the Annunciation Priory stands as a notable landmark alongside the small settlement of Schmidt. The terrain transitions from the river valley floor to higher ground, including the prominent rise of The Hogback, illustrating the varied topography that influenced early regional development and transport routes near Apple Creek.