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1973 Map of Woonsocket NW

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Woonsocket NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Sand Creek and Firesteel Creek meander through the prairie landscape of Jerauld Co and Beadle Co in the early 1970s. This agricultural region is defined by its township structure, including Kellogg, Carlyle, and Dale, where the placement of section lines and gravel pits reflects the local economy. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks run along the eastern edge, serving the community of Alpena.

Ecological preservation is evident in the multiple tracts of the National Waterfowl Production Area, highlighting the importance of the Missouri Coteau's pothole wetlands. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Zion Cem and a Gaging Station on the creek, while several locations marked as Flowing Well point to the subterranean water resources vital for livestock and farming on the Great Plains.