1997 Map of Red Wing Creek

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a deep path through the southern portion of this landscape, its banks framed by the expansive Little Missouri National Grassland. This 1990s revision reveals a territory where ranching and energy extraction exist side-by-side, characterized by the scattered namesake operations of the Red Wing Oil Field and its accompanying Gas Plant. High on the plains above the river, local life is anchored by the Townhall and the Red Wing Cem situated near the headwaters of Red Wing Creek. For family researchers, the map identifies specific homesteads and properties including the Turnquist Ranch, H Bredwick Ranch, and P Nelson Ranch. The drainage network is clearly defined by several watercourses including Bowline Creek, Bummer Creek, and Cedar Creek, illustrating the complex hydrology of these Badlands-adjacent grasslands.