1997 Map of Williams Lake

About this map

The Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this portion of the Badlands, where the drainage systems of Bull Run and Cottonwood Creek carve into the high plains. This landscape is defined by its water management and grazing history, evidenced by the Horse Creek Association Headquarters and the isolated Northrup Ranch. The survey captures a ranching economy reliant on the scattered network of wells and unique water features like the Flowing Well and Williams Lake. Situated along the boundary of Golden Valley and Slope counties, the map illustrates the transition from high plateau to the intricate creek beds of Horse Creek and Deer Creek, providing a detailed view of North Dakota's western rangeland as it was managed in the late 1990s.