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1983 Map of Grindstone SW, 1984 Print
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1983 Map of Grindstone SW

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

North Fork Bad River and its tributary system of intermittent streams carve through this Haakon County landscape, defining the rural character of the region in the early 1980s. The settlement pattern is characterized by widely dispersed family operations, including the Richard Smith Ranch and Thorson Ranch, which relied on the complex drainage network of Lone Tree Creek and Dry Creek. This survey provides a record of essential community infrastructure in a low-density ranching area, anchored by the Trinity Ch and the Alfalfa Valley Sch. The presence of these small landmarks, alongside names like the Oldenberg Ranch and Anderson Ranch, illustrates how social and educational life was organized across the vast open spaces of the West River country. The intricate topography of Lost Draw and Poeno Creek reveals the environmental constraints and water-access priorities of the era's landholders.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain