1970 Map of Hastings

About this map

Hastings sits at the crossing of the Burlington Northern railroad and Spring Creek, serving as a central point for this agricultural region on the border of Barnes, La Moure, and Ransom Counties. The landscape is defined by the prairie pothole geography typical of eastern North Dakota, with numerous small water bodies and significant conservation areas. The Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the Clausen Springs State Game Management Area protect the local wetlands and springs that feed into the larger creek systems. For those tracing local heritage, the Spring Creek Cem is located just north of the rail line, while numerous Gravel Pits scattered across townships like Nelson and Oak Hill indicate the area's geological past and local industry. The map captures the distinct grid of section lines and rural homesteads that shaped the settlement of Skandia and Litchville.