2011 Map of Three V Crossing

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders through this western North Dakota landscape, carving a complex network of oxbows and river bends. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a region defined by ranching life and riparian geography. At the heart of the map is the eponymous Three V Crossing, a point of interest where the Vvv Rd meets the river's edge. Nearby, the Three V Ranch and the more northern Clouse Ranch signify the established presence of local landholders in this drainage basin. The hydrology of the area is further shaped by Bull Run Creek and Williams Creek, which feed into the main river channel. These watercourses dictate the local infrastructure, including the placement of unpaved routes like Johnson Rd that traverse the uplands between the creek beds.