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1980 Map of Spring Creek

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Spring Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a winding path through this corner of Slope County, defining a landscape marked by dramatic elevation changes and intermittent waterways. The map illustrates a transition from the river valley to the upland plains, where the township boundaries of Sunshine, Richland, and Center meet. The presence of numerous Well and Flowing Well labels across the terrain indicates a reliance on groundwater management for ranching and mineral exploration in this semi-arid environment.

Hydrological features like Spring Creek and the Davis Dam suggest a highly managed approach to water catchment. The upland areas are dissected by a Coulee and traversed by a rugged Jeep Trail, reflecting the sparse but functional transportation network required for land use in western North Dakota during the late twentieth century. These details offer researchers a view of the rural infrastructure and land divisions that shaped the local economy before modern developments changed the regional footprint.