1972 Map of Otter Creek

About this map

Otter Creek meanders through this agricultural section of Oliver County, carving a valley across a landscape defined by seasonal water management and early township organization. The map captures a moment in rural North Dakota history when small-district institutions were still prominent landmarks for the surrounding farming community. Educational life is anchored by Spring Brook Sch in the north and Weber Sch further south, while local genealogy is rooted at Otter Creek Cem and Moos Cem. Technical infrastructure of the 1970s is also evident, including a Gaging Station and a major Pipeline cutting across the northeast corner. This survey serves as a record of a quiet, working landscape where the reliance on subsurface water is indicated by several labeled points including a Flowing Well and various springs.