Medora Overlook
A panoramic view of the town of Medora, with a glimpse of the Little Missouri River.
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Medora Overlook Details
The first stop on the Scenic Drive Loop offers a view of the town of Medora and a peek at the Little Missouri River. The town of Medora is the only incorporated place in Billings County, N.D. As of the 2010 census, the population was 112. The Little Missouri River winds through all three units of the park, seen as a small creek in some places and and raging whitewater in others.
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