2017 Map of Williston SW

About this map

The Missouri River winds through the northern portion of this map, marking the significant boundary between Williams Co and McKenzie Co. This reach of the river transitions into the expansive waters of Lake Sakakawea, a landscape-altering reservoir that dominates the upper sections of the survey. The terrain is defined by the contrast between the flat river bottoms and the complex network of draws and coulees rising from the water's edge. A rural road network, including the aptly named Broken Horn Trl and Co Rd 4, provides access to these remote stretches of western North Dakota. The map meticulously documents the section lines of several townships, including t153n r101w and t152n r102w, which illustrate the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the development of this prairie region south of Williston.