1978 Map of Watford City NW

About this map

Lake Sakakawea dominates the northern horizon of this McKenzie County landscape, its shoreline defining the upper reaches of the territory. Further inland, the terrain is marked by distinct landmarks such as Cedar Butte and industrial footprints including a Scoria Pit. The southern portion of the sheet is bisected by the Patent Gate boundary, reflecting the historical division of land rights and early 20th-century property management. The presence of Radio Towers and a localized Lagoon near the water's edge indicates a mix of utility infrastructure and natural features during the late 1970s. This survey records a transitional period in the North Dakota badlands, where traditional land boundaries meet modern energy and communication developments.