1968 Map of Beulah

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The Northern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the city of Beulah, sitting at the junction of Spring Creek and the Knife River. This late 1960s survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and the North Dakota Water Commission reveals an industrial and agricultural hub, where the presence of a large Strip Mine and numerous Gravel Pits points to the area's extraction-based economy. Beyond the town center, which includes Beulah Park and the local Rodeo Grounds, the rural landscape is marked by family-named landmarks such as Boeckel Cem and Sarah Cem. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Beulah Municipal Airport to the detailed network of fence and field lines that segment the high plains terrain above the river valley.