2020 Map of Stanton SE

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep valley through this portion of McLean, Mercer, and Oliver counties, defining a landscape where indigenous history and pioneer-era settlement meet. On the western bank, the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site preserves a critical cultural landscape near the river's confluence with its namesake tributary. The surrounding uplands are marked by the presence of early community landmarks, including Basto Cem, Alderin Cem, and Deapolis Cem, which serve as primary points of interest for genealogists tracing families in these prairie townships. Local transport is facilitated by a network of county roads like Co Hwy 20 and rustic routes such as The Cow Trl, while Alderin Cr feeds into the main river channel from the south.