This book is dedicated to my parents, Bernard and Mary Zimmer, who presented me with all the opportunities that made this book possible.

PREFACE

The area covered by this guide is so large that I could not possiblyhave written it up without the help of many people.

I particularly wish to thank Bob Randall and Frank Kelley, who providedmuch of the information used for the Bismarck-Mandan and GrandForks areas, respectively; my brother and almost constant field companionBarry Zimmer, who helped with many suggestions; Kelly Stonecypher,who provided inspiration and the best kind of moral support; and mostimportantly, Jim Lane, whose advice, help, and encouragement made thisbook possible.

Many others helped in some way, either with advice and information,or as field companions. I want to thank the following, and after this hasgone to press I will probably think of others: Milan Alby, Steve Allen, BethAnderson, David L. Bartling, William Buresh, Gary A. Eslinger, PalmerForness, Ralph Fries, Ann and Bob Gammell, David Goeke, Harold Holt,Harold Kantrud, Art Lies, Donald E. Lindberg, Jon M. Malcolm, RebeccaQuanrud, Robert Rollings, Alan K. Trout, Robert Walkin, Dr. NathanielWhitney, Hugh Willoughby, Jim Zimmer, and Bernard and Mary Zimmer.

I would appreciate any suggestions or information for future editionsof this book. All such correspondence should be addressed to: Kevin J.Zimmer, L & P Press, Box 21604, Denver, Colorado 80221.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preface 3

Introduction 7

Southeastern North Dakota 15

Cass, Richland, Sargent, Ransom, Barnes, Stutsman, Kidder, and Logan Counties

Southwestern North Dakota 33

Burleigh, Morton, Dunn, Bowman, Slope, and Billings Counties

Northwestern North Dakota 50

Dunn, McKenzie, McLean, Burke, ...