2024 Map of Stewart Lake

About this map

Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors the high plains of Slope County, preserving a critical prairie wetland around Stewart Lake. This landscape is defined by the stark divide between protected federal lands and the sectional grid of the American West. Portions of the Little Missouri National Grassland border the refuge, illustrating the dual conservation and grazing heritage of the North Dakota badlands region. The drainage of East Fork Deep Creek cuts through the undulating terrain, eventually crossing the southern boundary into Bowman County. Transportation through this sparsely populated territory relies on a rectilinear grid of local roads, including the notable Farm To Market Rd, 74th St SW, and 149th Ave SW. This survey provides a precise view of the modern boundaries and water features that shape the ranching and wildlife management of the area.