1997 Map of Daglum SW

About this map

Little Missouri River Valley terrain dominates this North Dakota landscape, where ranching and resource extraction define the local economy. The map illustrates a high-plains environment characterized by extensive grazing lands within the Little Missouri National Grassland. Cultural history is anchored by family-named holdings such as the H Hewson Ranch, H Howie Ranch, and Miller Ranch, reflecting the area's deep cattle-ranching roots. Industry is represented by the Rocky Ridge Oil Field and scattered infrastructure like an Oil Well. Hydrological features include the Cannonball River and Adobe Wall Creek, while the Peaceful Valley Cem serves as a quiet record of early settlement families. The land use pattern shown here reveals a balance between federal grassland preservation and active agricultural and energy production.