USGS Description of the Souris or Mouse River of ND

The Souris, or Mouse, River originates in the Yellow Grass Marshes north of Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, and flows southeast, crossing the northern boundary of North Dakota west of Sherwood. It then forms a loop and flows back north, entering Manitoba near Westhope. The river eventually flows into the Assiniboine River near Brandon, Manitoba.

Because of the many dams and other flood-control structures on the Souris River, canoeists should avoid paddling through the city of Minot and check with local authorities before canoeing other stretches of the river.

Physiographic points of interest along the Souris River in North Dakota include Lake Darling, Skinner Hill, and Black Butte. Visitors to the area also have access to a public lands along the river, including Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge and J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge.

Scenery

Below are images of scenery along the Souris River. Click on an image to view a larger version. Use your browser's back command to return to this page.

Aerial photograph of the Souris River near Sherwood Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Souris River near Foxholm Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Souris River above Minot Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
Souris River above Minot Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Souris River near Minot Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Souris River at Minot Credit: Minot Area Chamber of Commerce
Aerial photograph of the Souris River near Verendrye Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Souris River near Bantry Credit: U.S. Geological Survey	Aerial photograph of the Souris River near Bantry Credit: U.S. Geological Survey
An oxbow created by the Souris River Credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service		Aerial photograph of the Souris River near Westhope Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Souris River Description