1971 Map of Hazelton SW

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Horsehead Valley defines the central topography of this Emmons County landscape, where the Missouri River's influence is felt at the southern margin via Lake Oahe. The map documents a rural transition where the high ground of Prairie View overlooks the meandering courses of Beaver Creek and Sand Creek. This 1971 field-checked survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it clearly locates three distinct community burial grounds: Winchester Cem to the southeast, and Baptist Cem and Lutheran Cem positioned near the valley floor. In the northwest, the National Wildlife Refuge protects the waters of Sunburst Lake, while the Lawler Landing Strip serves as a lone marker of modern transportation in this primarily agricultural and conservation-focused region.