1952 Map of Steele

About this map

The Steele townsite serves as the central hub of this Kidder County landscape, situated along the Northern Pacific railroad. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and wetlands typical of the Missouri Coteau region, including Weber Lake and the substantial waters of Long Lake. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge, established to protect this critical migratory bird habitat. Local life in the early 1950s is anchored by rural institutions like School No 2 and School No 3. Distinctive landforms such as Pleasant Hill, Crown Hill, and Woodlawn provide elevation markers across the prairie, while a Gravel Pit near the railroad tracks indicates the local importance of aggregate mining for infrastructure during this era of post-war development.