1997 Map of Wolf Coulee

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Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this section of western McKenzie County, where the landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Wolf Coulee and Beicegel Creek. This 1997 revision of a 1974 survey captures a ranching landscape where human presence is marked by isolated homesteads such as the F Dillman Ranch and the McNaney Ranch. The network of unimproved roads and 4-wheel-drive trails highlights the remote character of the badlands, providing access to landmarks like Maverick Flat. For those interested in the recreational development of the region, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is clearly delineated as it winds through the breaks. Small-scale resource extraction is also evident at the Scoria Pit, reflecting the area's geological and industrial utility during the late twentieth century.