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2017 Map of Sperati Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sperati Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Little Missouri National Grassland dominate this McKenzie County landscape, where the Little Missouri River carves a winding path through the North Dakota badlands. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes at Sperati Point and the Achenbach Hills, revealing the erosive power of the river's many seasonal tributaries. Several isolated water sources, including Hagan Spring, Overlook Spring, and Mandal Spring, are scattered throughout the federal lands, providing critical points of interest in an otherwise arid environment.

Transportation in the early 21st century is limited to primitive routes such as Canyon Cr Rd and 138th Ave NW, reflecting the area's primary use for conservation and recreation. The map meticulously traces the complex drainages of Corral Creek, Sheep Creek, and Bennett Creek, as well as named topographic features like Collar Draw. This survey captures the intersection of protected wilderness and the vast public grazing lands of the Great Plains.