Loading map...

1973 Map of New England SW

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of New England SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Rainy Butte dominates the southwestern corner of this landscape, rising above the surrounding plains along the border of Slope and Hettinger counties. The Cannonball River meanders sharply across the central portion of the sheet, its winding course defining the local geography as it flows eastward toward New England. This 1970s survey captures a transition in the prairie economy, where traditional land use meets modern infrastructure like the prominent Radio Tower and the local Golf Course near the riverbanks.

Evidence of the region's homesteading history and rural community structure is visible in the placement of the Schmidt Cem and various section-line roads. The drainage of Coon Creek feeds into the river system in the southeast, while industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit and scattered wells. The township divisions of Esix, Kunze, and New England provide the essential framework for genealogists and land researchers looking to place specific family claims in this part of North Dakota.