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2011 Map of Sheep Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Named ranches and dry drainage patterns define this corner of McKenzie County as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by family operations such as the Indergard Ranch and Leland Ranch in the west, and the C Erstolen Ranch near Corral Creek to the east. These settlements are linked by a network of unimproved roads and the more established Co Rd 38, which cuts through the southern half of the quadrangle.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by features like Burns Dam and Leland Dam. The complex drainage system includes various named draws, such as Plumb Draw and Mike Hart Draw, feeding into major waterways like Sheep Creek and Bennie Peer Creek. These labels provide a clear look at the land ownership and natural hydrology that have sustained ranching life in this part of North Dakota.