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1974 Map of Big Meadow

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Big Meadow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Big Meadow and its expansive wetlands dominate this landscape in northwestern North Dakota, where the prairie meets a complex system of sloughs and basins. The terrain is defined by the broad depressions of South Meadow and Sauk Valley, highlighting a rural environment where land use is dictated by the water table and natural drainage. Social life in this Williams County area is anchored by scattered landmarks such as the Town Hall and religious sites including Stordahl Ch and Saint Olaf Ch.

The presence of the Burlington Northern railroad in the northeastern corner and a network of section-line roads show the structured development of the high plains. Industrial activity is evident through numerous Oil Well sites and Gravel Pits, pointing to the region's extraction-based economy. For those researching local family history, the Grong Cem and other designated Cem locations provide specific points of interest within the broader township and range grid.