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1972 Map of Sheep Creek Dam

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Sheep Creek Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Cannonball River meanders across this rural landscape in Grant and Morton counties, highlighting a period of local water management and recreational development. The central feature is the Sheep Creek Dam, which created a local reservoir and the associated Sheep Creek Dam State Recreation Area. This project, documented by the State of North Dakota Water Commission, transformed the hydrology of Sheep Creek to provide public amenities including a Boat Ramp and Picnic Area.

Beyond the modern infrastructure, the map captures natural landmarks like Medicine Rock and evidence of local industry such as a Gravel Pit. The topography is characterized by the winding river valley and the dissected plains typical of this region, providing a detailed record of the terrain before further 20th-century alterations. The presence of section lines and township boundaries helps researchers orient themselves within the legal land descriptions of the North Dakota prairie.