1962 Map of Belfield NE

About this map

Zenith anchors the southwestern corner of this West Dakotan landscape, situated along the tracks of the Northern Pacific railroad. The territory is defined by the convergence of the Green River, North Creek, and the Heart River, which carve drainage patterns through the high plains. This 1962 survey reveals a land defined by extraction and early education, where Green River Sch No 4 served remote homesteads and several localized coal or gravel operations, such as Walters Mine and Karsky Mine, dotted the draws. Of particular note are the numerous Scoria Pits and Strip Mines near the rail line, indicating the region's industrial reliance on its geology. At the time of this survey, a major highway expansion was marked as Proposed, signaling the transition toward modern interstate transport that would eventually reshape the local economy.