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1953 Map of Dickinson

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Dickinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park South Unit dominate the northwestern corner of this mid-century survey, where the Little Missouri River carves through Painted Canyon and Big Plateau. Further east, the prairie landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Heart River and the Cannonball River, which supported a network of small agricultural settlements and rural schools such as Hegseth School and Fisher School. The Northern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine of development, connecting towns like Dickinson, Belfield, and Richardton.

To the south, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line parallels the North Fork Cedar Creek, linking Bowman, Scranton, and Hettinger. This era shows significant conservation and water management efforts, evidenced by the White Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the expansive Lake Tschida. The map provides a detailed record of the region's unique geology, naming numerous landmarks like Black Butte and the Medicine Pole Hills.