1980 Map of Boyce Creek West

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders through the northwest corner of this Slope County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by deep drainage networks. In the late 1970s, when these aerial photographs were captured, the area remained a strictly rural expanse of rangeland and resource extraction. The map reveals a high concentration of Flowing Wells and individual wells scattered across the township lines of T 135 N and T 134 N, indicating the vital importance of groundwater in this arid environment. Significant landforms like Sunshine Mound overlook the winding courses of Boyce Creek, Cash Creek, and Indian Creek. Notable human activity is limited to a few structures and specialized industrial sites, such as a Gravel Pit and Sand Pit located in the southeastern quadrant, reflecting the local geology and the practical needs of the region's infrastructure during this era.