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1973 Map of Schaffner Creek NE, 1977 Print
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1973 Map of Schaffner Creek NE

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Knife River meanders through this Mercer County landscape, shaping a wide valley floor marked by several distinct loops and oxbows. In this part of the Missouri Plateau during the early 1970s, the terrain is defined by the drainage network of Gold Creek and numerous upland Spring sites. A Gaging Sta along the riverbank indicates the importance of monitoring water levels in this prairie environment, where seasonal flows were vital for ranching and agriculture. The presence of Landing Strips in the southern portion of the quadrangle suggests the reliance on small aircraft for navigating these expansive rural distances. Aside from the occasional Elm stand, the map reveals a largely open, high-plains topography, capturing the character of the North Dakota backcountry before modern large-scale development changed the local footprint.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain