1975 Map of Appert Lake

About this map

Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge anchors this mid-1970s topographic survey of the North Dakota prairie, centered on the water bodies and drainages that define the local ecology. The landscape is characterized by the townships of Hazelton and Danbury, where a network of section lines and fence lines reflects the systematic agricultural organization of Emmons County. Hydrological features such as Appert Lake, West Branch Long Lake Creek, and Spring Creek wind through the terrain, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Missouri Plateau. A localized Gravel Pit near the southern margin indicates the small-scale extractive activity supporting local road maintenance and construction during this era. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure, from individual farmstead locations to the intricate field boundaries captured by 1974 aerial photography.