1969 Map of Gascoyne

About this map

Gascoyne serves as the focal point for this Bowman County landscape, situated along the vital corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The map reflects a rural economy rooted in both land stewardship and extractive industry during the late 1960s. North of the rail line, a Strip Mine and scattered Gravel Pit locations indicate the presence of local mineral resources. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Buffalo Creek in the north and Lightning Creek to the south, which drain the surrounding plateaus. Named geographic areas such as Fischbein, Goldfield, and Haley provide essential reference points for local history and genealogy, documenting the traditional land divisions and regional nomenclature of this High Plains community.