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1982 Map of Beach West

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Beach West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The borderlands of western North Dakota and eastern Montana are defined here by a mix of agricultural infrastructure and extractive industry in the early 1980s. The city of Beach serves as a regional hub, featuring a local High Sch, Hospital, and a sprawling Golf Course. Just to the west, the Montana-North Dakota state line and the Wibaux and Golden Valley county boundaries divide the landscape. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor is central to the area's geography, running alongside Yates and through the heart of Beach, where a dedicated Port of Entry marks the transition between states.

Industrial activity is evident through the Black Diamond Mine and several Gravel Pits, pointing to the region's reliance on mineral resources. The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like Saddle Butte and drained by waterways such as Hay Creek and Brophy Creek. Local community life is reflected in the presence of the Rodeo Ground, an Athletic Field, and established Cemeteries on the outskirts of town.