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1974 Map of Bonetraill

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Bonetraill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Gladys and Bonetraill anchor this section of northwestern North Dakota, where the open landscape is defined by drainage patterns and resource extraction. The map detail reflects a mid-1970s view of Williams County, showing the intermittent flow of Heidemann Coulee in the north and the more established path of Blacktail Creek as it feeds into Blacktail Lake. A dedicated Picnic Area on the lake's eastern shore suggests its role as a local recreational hub during this period.

Industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit and a specific Mine location in the eastern hills. The map is particularly useful for its inclusion of fine red dashed lines that indicate selected fence and field lines as they appeared during 1973 aerial photography, providing a precise look at property divisions and land use in a region categorized by large township blocks like Good Luck and Orthell.