USGS Description of the Sheyenne River of ND

The Sheyenne River originates in Sheridan County in central North Dakota and winds its way through south-central North Dakota, ultimately emptying into the Red River north of Fargo. During its lengthy course, the Sheyenne River traverses a variety of North Dakota terrains, including flat plains, rolling sandhills, wide bottomland, tall grass prairie, and hardwood forests.

Sheyenne River flows are regulated by dams that form Lake Ashtabula and several smaller reservoirs. These dams provide flood control and can be used to supplement downstream discharge during low flow.

Physiographic features along the Sheyenne River in North Dakota include the McClusky Canal, Sheyenne Lake, Butte Michaud, Lake Ashtabula, Baldhill Dam, Griswold Mine, and Mirror Pool. Visitors to the area also have access to a wide variety of public lands, including the Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, Fort Ransom State Park, Sheyenne State Forest, H.R. Morgan State Nature Preserve, and the Sheyenne National Grasslands.

Scenery

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Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River near Warwick Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River near Cooperstown Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River, Baldhill Dam, and Lake Ashtabula north of Valley City Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam near Valley City Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam near Valley City Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River at Valley City Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
Canoeing the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park Credit: North Dakota Tourism Department	Canoeing the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park Credit: North Dakota Tourism Department	Canoeing the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park Credit: North Dakota Tourism Department
Canoeing the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park Credit: North Dakota Tourism Department	Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River near Lisbon Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River near Horace Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River at West Fargo Credit: U.S. Geological Survey		Aerial photograph of the Sheyenne River emptying into the Red River of the North northeast of Harwood Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Sheyenne River Description