1970s Maps of Golden Valley County, North Dakota

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Golden Valley County, ND maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Eagle Draw, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Eagle Draw, 1972 Print
    1970 Eagle Draw
    1972 Print · USGS
    Northwestern North Dakota's badlands terrain is captured here at the start of the 1970s where three counties meet. Genealogists and researchers can trace drainage systems like Beaver Creek and Morgan Draw alongside the meandering Little Missouri River.

  2. 1970 Map of Medora, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Medora, 1973 Print
    1970 Medora
    1973 Print · USGS
    Medora and the surrounding badlands are captured here during the early seventies as the region balanced its ranching roots with growing tourism. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Marquis de Mores at the Chateau de Mores or locate the Medora Cem and the winding Little Missouri River.

  3. 1974 Map of Hootowl Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Hootowl Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Hootowl Creek West
    1977 Print · USGS
    Golden Valley County's western plains are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by water and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the boundaries of Henry and Pearl or locate landmarks like the Flowing Well and Gravel Pit.

  4. 1974 Map of Trotters SE, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Trotters SE, 1977 Print
    1974 Trotters SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the North Dakota borderlands were meticulously documented during the mid-1970s, showing the complex drainage of McKenzie and Golden Valley counties. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Porcupine Creek and Beaver Creek or locate isolated industrial markers like the Drill Hole near Dietz Draw.

  5. 1974 Map of West Twin Butte, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of West Twin Butte, 1977 Print
    1974 West Twin Butte
    1977 Print · USGS
    Golden Valley County in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of high buttes and drainage basins before modern oil development. Genealogists and local historians can locate Plain View Cem, the Westerheim Sch, and early excavations like the Scoria Pit.

  6. 1974 Map of Trotters, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Trotters, 1977 Print
    1974 Trotters
    1977 Print · USGS
    The western North Dakota badlands of Golden Valley and McKenzie counties are captured here in the mid-1970s. Local researchers can locate the South Side Cemetery, the central Townhall, and several scoria pits near the settlement of Trotters.

  7. 1974 Map of Skaar, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Skaar, 1977 Print
    1974 Skaar
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Montana and North Dakota borderlands come into focus in the mid-1970s, showing a landscape shaped by creek drainage and scoria mining. Researchers can trace the rural settlement of Skaar and local extraction sites like the Scoria Pits near Henry Creek.

  8. 1974 Map of Roosevelt Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Roosevelt Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Roosevelt Creek West
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Badlands of Golden Valley and Billings County are captured here in the mid-1970s, featuring the iconic Elkhorn Ranch Site. Trace the rugged drainage of the Little Missouri River and landmarks like Cooks Peak.

  9. 1974 Map of Odland Dam, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Odland Dam, 1977 Print
    1974 Odland Dam
    1977 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota-Montana borderlands come into focus in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Little Beaver Creek drainage. Researchers can locate the Odland Dam, the Elmwood community Townhall, and local industrial Scoria Pits.

  10. 1974 Map of Odland Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Odland Dam NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Odland Dam NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the Montana-North Dakota border come alive in this mid-seventies survey. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Arvid Sch and Blue Mountain Cem among the drainages of Dry Beaver Creek.

  11. 1974 Map of Hootowl Creek SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Hootowl Creek SW, 1977 Print
    1974 Hootowl Creek SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Golden Valley County in the mid-seventies is documented here during a period of quiet ranching and resource extraction. Genealogists and local historians can trace the topography of Elmwood and locate landmarks like the Townhall and Saddle Butte.

  12. 1974 Map of Wannagan Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Wannagan Creek West, 1977 Print
    1974 Wannagan Creek West
    1977 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota high plains of the mid-1970s are captured here along the border of Golden Valley and Billings counties. Researchers can trace the drainages of Wannagan Creek and Winter Creek or locate landmarks like East Twin Butte.
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  13. 1974 Map of Hootowl Creek East, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Hootowl Creek East, 1977 Print
    1974 Hootowl Creek East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Golden Valley County's rural townships are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by its intricate drainage basins. Researchers can trace the meandering paths of Hootowl Creek, locate Bell Lake, or identify local landmarks like the Gravel Pit.

  14. 1979 Map of Sentinel Butte SE
    1979 Map of Sentinel Butte SE
    1979 Sentinel Butte SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Golden Valley County come into focus during the late 1970s, showing a landscape of deep creek forks and scattered ranching infrastructure. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Landing Strip and named rural routes such as Garner Creek Road.

  15. 1979 Map of Buffalo Gap Campground
    1979 Map of Buffalo Gap Campground
    1979 Buffalo Gap Campground
    1979 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota badlands at the edge of Golden Valley and Billings counties are captured here in the late seventies. You can trace the Burlington Northern rail line through Rider or locate the Buffalo Gap Campground and local Oil Well sites.

  16. 1979 Map of Three V Crossing
    1979 Map of Three V Crossing
    1979 Three V Crossing
    1979 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of western North Dakota is captured here in the late seventies as the river winds through the county line. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like the Three V Ranch, the river ford at Three V Crossing, and various water sources including Deer Creek.

  17. 1979 Map of Chimney Butte, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Chimney Butte, 1980 Print
    1979 Chimney Butte
    1980 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota Badlands come into sharp focus in the late seventies, showing the rugged topography where the Little Missouri River meets an expanding oil industry. Researchers can trace land use through scattered Oil Wells and find geographic landmarks like Chimney Butte and Tracy Mtn.

  18. 1979 Map of Square Butte, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Square Butte, 1980 Print
    1979 Square Butte
    1980 Print · USGS
    Golden Valley County in the late seventies was a landscape of high buttes and rural energy development. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of South Square Butte Road and locate various Oil Wells and landmarks like Square Butte.

  19. 1979 Map of Bullion Butte, 1984 Print
    1979 Map of Bullion Butte, 1984 Print
    1979 Bullion Butte
    1984 Print · USGS
    The North Dakota badlands come alive in this 1970s survey, dominated by the massive Bullion Butte and the winding Little Missouri River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Connell Cem and trace old access routes like Pipeline Road.

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