1967 Map of Absaraka

About this map

Absaraka sits at the intersection of prairie agriculture and the expansion of the northern rail network during the mid-1960s. This survey records the distinct landscape of Wheatland and Buffalo townships, where the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads traverse the plains. The map reveals an area defined by its logistical infrastructure, from the Larson Landing Strip to a series of highway crossings including the Ayr Interchange and Embden Interchange. Natural features like Swan Creek wind through the township boundaries of Ayr, Empire, Howes, and Gill. Notable for conservation and recreation, the Magnolia State Game Management Area is located near the settlement of Magnolia, providing a look at land use in Cass County before subsequent modern developments altered the rural character.