2024 Map of Watford City NW

About this map

The Missouri River and the expansive waters of Lake Sakakawea define the northern edge of this McKenzie County landscape. This modern survey illustrates the rugged drainage patterns of the Missouri Plateau, where numerous coulees and ridges descend toward the water. Significant inlets like Wild Cow Bay break the shoreline, while further south, Tobacco Garden Creek winds through the interior. The map documents the grid-based road network of the contemporary rural West, including county routes such as Co Rd 29 and Co Rd 31, along with local arteries like A Rt 18. This area remains predominantly defined by its natural topography and the influence of the dammed river system, which transformed the historical river valley into a massive reservoir, altering the local geography from its original frontier-era state.