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1974 Map of Hootowl Creek East

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Hootowl Creek East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Hootowl Creek and its many tributaries define the topography of this North Dakota landscape during the mid-1970s. The area, divided between the townships of Pearl and Elk Creek, is characterized by a dense network of seasonal and perennial waterways including Beaver Creek, Alkali Creek, and Horse Creek. These streams have carved a complex series of ridges and draws into the Golden Valley terrain, creating a distinct pattern of drainage leading toward the Little Missouri River basin.

Evidence of local industry and natural features are sparse but significant, notably the small body of water at Bell Lake and a localized Gravel Pit near the northern boundary. The map document is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and the State of North Dakota Water Commission, capturing the rural character of the region just as modern photogrammetric mapping methods were being refined.