1973 Map of Bratburg Butte

About this map

Heart River winds through the southern half of this Stark County landscape, creating a complex corridor of meanders and wetlands that contrast with the surrounding upland plains. The prominent Bratburg Butte stands as a central landmark between the river valley and the northern drainage of Beaver Creek. Human activity in the early 1970s is marked by a prominent west-to-east Pipeline corridor and the small aviation facility at Brands Airport. This survey provides valuable data for those researching local family sites, including the Pioneer Cemetery located on a rise in the northeastern portion of the sheet. The terrain is dotted with several natural Springs, indicating the vital water sources that supported early ranching and rural settlement in this part of North Dakota.