1972 Map of Horse Creek School

About this map

Horse Creek School serves as the central landmark for this rural McKenzie County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of drainages and coulees. During the early 1970s, the area's geography was defined by the winding paths of Horse Creek and Vanderhoof Coulee, where water management is evidenced by features like the Derudder Dam. The terrain is marked by numerous resource extraction points, with several locations simply labeled Well and a local Gravel Pit supporting the regional infrastructure. This map illustrates the transition of the North Dakota prairie into a more industrial landscape, with a significant Pipeline cutting through the western sections. The rural settlement pattern is sparse, with primary activity centered around the junctions of Cheney Creek and Alkali Creek, reflecting the essential relationship between water sources and land use in this part of the state.