2011 Map of Northwood NW

About this map

Spring Creek meanders through the central plains of North Dakota, defining the agricultural landscape of Steele County in the early 21st century. This survey documents a rural environment organized by a rigorous grid of section lines, including County Hwy 20 and various numbered avenues like 3rd Ave NE. The map offers significant detail for genealogical researchers, anchoring the local history of Beaver Creek Township with three distinct burial sites: Hanson Cemetery in the west, and both Herlickson Cemetery and Bethania Cemetery further east. The southern portion of the quadrangle features the basin of Lake Tobiason, where the drainage of Beaver Creek begins to emerge. The sparse distribution of farmstead structures among these water bodies and burial grounds reflects a stable, low-density ranching and farming economy typical of the Red River Valley hinterlands.