1972 Map of Nekoma NW

About this map

The landscape of Cavalier County is defined by a vast network of prairie potholes and conservation areas as they appeared in the early 1970s. This survey centers on the township boundaries of Waterloo, Elgin, North Loma, and Perry, revealing a rural infrastructure of section-line roads and scattered agricultural activity. Small-scale industrial traces like a Gravel Pit and Shale Pit are situated amidst the undulating terrain. A significant portion of the southern area is dedicated to wildlife conservation, notably within the Billings Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the National Waterfowl Production Area. The village of Loma is detailed by its Loma Corporate Boundary, providing a clear record of the town's footprint at the time of the 1972 field check. This map is essential for understanding the historical intersection of North Dakota agriculture and federal waterfowl management.