2014 Map of Watford City

About this map

Watford City serves as the focal point of this North Dakota landscape, situated at the intersection of critical transit corridors. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense grid of streets such as Park Ave W and 3rd Ave SE, reflecting its role as a regional hub in McKenzie County. The surrounding terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Tobacco Garden Creek to the north and the winding path of Cherry Creek, which flows directly through the southern portion of the city. These drainages create a complex topography of draws and ridges that contrast with the organized layout of the municipal center and the Watford City Municipal Airport to the southeast. The prominence of Us-85 underscores the area's reliance on highway infrastructure for connecting these prairie communities.