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1982 Map of May Lake NW

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of May Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Beaver Creek and the South Branch Beaver Creek wind through this prairie landscape in McIntosh County, North Dakota, defining the drainage patterns of the region. The map reflects a predominantly rural and agricultural layout typical of the early 1980s, where movement was dictated by a grid of section lines and the natural flow of water. Scattered Gravel Pit operations indicate local industry tied to road maintenance and construction during this era.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of religious and community landmarks across the countryside. Four distinct burial sites, including Beaver Creek Cem, Ebenezer Cem, Old Kassel Cem, and St Johns Cem, serve as primary anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. These cemeteries often mark the locations of early immigrant congregations and provide a tangible link to the pioneer families who settled this part of the Northern Plains.