1978 Map of Tobacco Garden Bay

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Lake Sakakawea dominates the northern reaches of this Missouri River plateau landscape, where the waters of Tobacco Garden Bay reach deep into the surrounding breaks. This 1970s survey captures a transition between the managed shorelines of the Tobacco Garden Creek State Game Management Area and the high, open reaches of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The terrain is characterized by the broad floor of Twin Valley and the intricate drainage systems of Tobacco Garden Creek and Sand Creek. Near the southern boundary, the settlement of Keene sits atop the higher plains, while the lakefront supports recreation at the Tobacco Garden Creek Recreation Area and various campgrounds. Subtle industrial markers like a Drill Hole and Gravel Pit appear alongside sections of the Public Domain, illustrating the mixed use of this North Dakota landscape decades after the reservoir's creation.