1973 Map of Willow Creek West

About this map

The Knife River and its multiple tributaries define the drainage and topography of this western North Dakota landscape in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a predominantly rural and agricultural terrain, where the meandering course of the main river is supplemented by the Branch Knife River and Willow Creek. Surveyed by the Geological Survey and state agencies, the sheet reveals subtle land use patterns through features like a localized Gravel Pit and several scattered wells. A notable geographic detail is the intersection of several county boundaries, showing where Dunn, Mercer, and Stark counties converge amidst the coulees and draws. The presence of natural springs and small waterways such as Schaffner Cr highlights the vital importance of water sources in this Great Plains environment.