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1978 Map of Seneca NW

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Seneca NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The prairie landscape of northern Potter County is defined by the intersection of four distinct townships: Hoven, Logan, Carr, and Fairview. This 1970s survey captures a rural environment characterized by glacial potholes and small depressions, with Alkali Lake serving as a primary water feature in the northeast corner. Multiple sections of the National Waterfowl Production Area are distributed across the terrain, indicating the importance of conservation and habitat management in this portion of the Dakotas.

Evidence of historical transportation is preserved through the Old Railroad Grade that cuts diagonally through the northern sections, marking a corridor where tracks once facilitated the regional agricultural economy. Local heritage is further grounded at Spring Cem, located in the southeastern quadrant. Small-scale industrial activity is scattered throughout the area, represented by several Gravel Pit and Gravel Pits locations that suggest local road maintenance and construction needs during this era.