1970 Map of Golden Lake

About this map

Beaver Creek and the Middle Branch Goose River define the undulating prairie of eastern North Dakota in this 1970 snapshot of Steele County. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small basins, prominently featured in the Golden Lake State Wildlife Management Area. This territory shows a rural community anchored by centers of worship and remembrance, including Beaver Creek Church, Bethany Church, and a local Cemetery. The mapping of numerous Gravel Pits alongside a Gaging Station on Beaver Creek suggests a local economy and infrastructure tied directly to the land's geology and water resources during this era. Scattered farmsteads are connected by a grid of section lines and the primary thoroughfare of State Route 200, illustrating the organized settlement pattern of Westfield and Finley townships.