1982 Map of Daglum NW

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this corner of the Dakota prairie, where the convergence of Billings, Stark, and Slope counties reveals a landscape defined by drainage and resource extraction. The map captures a transition in the local economy during the early 1980s, documenting the Rocky Ridge Oil Field in the southwest near the broken terrain of the river forks. This industrial presence contrasts with the quiet landmarks of the region's homesteading history, such as Our Lady of Lourdes Ch and the small settlements of Gaylord and Ouellette. Waterways like Adobe Wall Creek and Bull Creek carve into the high plains, providing the essential geographic structure for the scattered ranching and energy operations that comprise the area's rural character.