1974 Map of Hootowl Creek West

About this map

Beaver Creek and Hootowl Creek wind through this corner of Golden Valley County, illustrating the drainage patterns of the western North Dakota plains in the mid-1970s. The landscape is primarily defined by its administrative and natural divisions, including the boundaries of Henry, Pearl, Elmwood, and Elk Creek. A single Gravel Pit along the banks of Beaver Creek suggests local resource extraction, while a Flowing Well in the eastern section of the map indicates groundwater management for ranching or agricultural use. Produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the State of North Dakota Water Commission, this map provides a detailed view of the terrain shortly after the 1973 photogrammetric survey, showing the sparse but essential infrastructure of this high plains region.