
Fairfield serves as a central point in this Billings County landscape, where the open plains meet the managed preservation of the Little Missouri National Grassland. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Knife River, which cuts through the central sections of the map, and the southern drainage of Horse Creek. These waterways provide a natural contrast to the rigid section lines and the local road network, which includes routes like Prairie Trl and 128th Ave. A significant cultural landmark for genealogists and local historians is the Immaculate Conception Cem, located in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the current state of land use in this part of western North Dakota, illustrating the intersection of established settlements and protected prairie lands.
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1953 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Fairfield SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Fairfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Gorham SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Gorham
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Rattlesnake Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Hungry Man Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Watford City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1974 · Grassy Butte SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000