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1974 Map of Oakdale

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Oakdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

North Killdeer Mountain anchors the northwestern corner of this mid-1970s survey, overlooking a landscape defined by the drainage networks of the western plains. The small community of Oakdale sits along the foothills, with the Oakdale Cem serving as a primary genealogical landmark for the area. The terrain is marked by the branching paths of Frank Creek, Jim Creek, and Gumbo Creek, which carve through the high prairie.

Evidence of local industry and transport is found in the scattered gravel pits and a solitary Landing Strip positioned centrally between the creek beds. At the southern edge, the map captures the outskirts of Killdeer, providing a detailed look at the local road network and section lines as they existed before modern expansion. This survey, conducted by the State of North Dakota Water Commission and the USGS, highlights the importance of water management in this high-elevation region.