1997 Map of Gorham

About this map

Little Missouri National Grassland dominates this landscape in the late twentieth century, showing a pattern of sprawling ranches across the rugged badlands terrain of Billings County. The map documents the remnants of the settlement at Gorham, alongside vital community landmarks for the surrounding cattle country. Scattered throughout the drainage basins of Whitetail Creek and Betsy Creek, family-named holdings such as Bassarab Ranch, Lowman Ranch, and the Evoniuk Ranch define the local geography. Social and educational history is anchored by Whitetail Sch No 12 and spiritual sites like St Jacobs Cem and St Josephat Cem, providing essential data for genealogists tracing families in this remote portion of North Dakota. Infrastructure such as the Four Eyes Substation and various wells indicate the intersection of traditional ranching with modern utility development.