2018 Map of Stanton SE

About this map

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site borders the western edge of this landscape, marking a site of deep historical significance along the Missouri River. The terrain transitions from the river's wide alluvial plain to the dissected uplands of McLean County, characterized by a complex network of coulees and ridges. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Basto Cem, Alderin Cem, and Deapolis Cem, which serve as quiet markers of early settlement patterns in the region. Transportation follows a mix of established section-line roads like Co Hwy 20 and more organic routes such as The Cow Trl. The confluence of Alderin Cr and the Missouri River illustrates the hydraulic nature of the land, which has long dictated the placement of homesteads and cemetery sites away from the seasonal floodplains.