1972 Map of Burning Mine Butte

About this map

Burning Mine Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this landscape of the Missouri River plateau in McKenzie County, North Dakota. The drainage patterns of the early 1970s are intricately detailed, showing how Spring Creek and its various branches, including Burning Mine Creek, carve through the terrain. Evidence of early rural infrastructure remains visible through the presence of the Stevenson Sch and the uniquely named Poker Jim Cem in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. These features, along with Mile Butte and Hayward Dam, reflect a ranching and farming environment where water management and local community centers were vital. The map also traces various seasonal watercourses such as Forked Creek and Covered Bridge Creek, providing a clear record of the area's hydrology before modern intensive land-use changes.