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2024 Map of Skaar

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Skaar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates the northeastern reaches of this survey, where the rolling breaks of the badlands meet the Montana-North Dakota border. The tiny settlement of Skaar sits near the headwaters of Smith Creek, serving as a remote outpost in a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and cattle country. This modern topographical record captures the intricate network of coulees and ridges that separate the various forks of the Smith Creek system from Cs Creek to the south.

Industrial and agricultural transport is facilitated by a grid of rural routes, including Skaar Rd and Cs Creek Rd, which provide access to this sparsely populated borderland. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of Wibaux, McKenzie, and Golden Valley counties, illustrating how the jurisdictional boundaries follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System rather than the winding paths of Poison Spring Creek or Deadman Creek.