2017 Map of Sturgeon Island

About this map

The Missouri River serves as the dividing line between Blaine Co and Fergus Co in this 2017 survey of the Missouri Breaks region. This rugged river corridor is defined by deep drainages and high landforms like Ervin Ridge, with the river itself winding around Sturgeon Island and through Bird Rapids. Human infrastructure is sparse in this landscape, dominated by two remote landing strips: Bullwhacker Airport to the north and Woodhawk Airport to the south. The complex topography is carved by a network of seasonal watercourses including Bullwhacker Coulee, Little Bullwhacker Cr, and Woodhawk Cr, which define the passage toward the river valley. Accessibility is primarily limited to routes like Bullwhacker Rd, highlighting the isolation of this stretch of the Missouri.