2014 Map of Skaar

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the eastern half of this landscape, where the Missouri Plateau breaks into the intricate drainage patterns of the Badlands. The border between North Dakota and Montana runs vertically through the center of the sheet, dividing McKenzie County from Wibaux County. The settlement of Skaar sits near the northern boundary, serving as a focal point for a network of section-line roads like Skaar Rd and Vinquist Rd. This area is defined by its watercourses, including the forks of N Fork Smith Cr and the descriptively named Poison Spring Cr. The map captures the specialized geography of the National Grasslands, where public land management and private ranching interests intersect along the state line.