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1973 Map of Amidon SE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Amidon SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Chalky Buttes and Rattlesnake Butte rise above the high plains in this corner of North Dakota, defining the northern landscape where Sand Creek and North Fork Cedar Creek originate. The topography reveals a sparsely settled region transitionally marked by agricultural and mineral activity, specifically within the areas labeled Sheets, Mineral Springs, and Grainbelt. These names reflect the land use and natural resources that shaped the early 1970s economy of the area.

A network of unimproved roads and light-duty trails connects isolated landmarks, including a local Cem and a Radio Tower. The boundary between Slope County and Bowman County cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, where the headwaters of Cedar Creek and the South Fork Cedar Creek converge. Small operations like several Gravel Pits suggest localized infrastructure development amidst the vast grazing and farming land.