1952 Map of Steele NW

About this map

Glacial potholes and prairie wetlands define the topography of this Kidder County landscape, surveyed just as Governor C. Norman Brunsdale chaired the North Dakota Water Conservation Commission. The map captures a transition in rural land use across organized townships, including Chestina, Haynes, and Excelsior. Scattered landmarks provide vital data for genealogical research, such as Allen Sch in the Allen district and Woodlawn Cem in the southern portion of the map within Woodlawn. Small depressions and unnamed water bodies dot the terrain near Pleasant Hill, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of the Missouri Coteau region before significant modern alteration.