1962 Map of Davis Buttes

About this map

Dickinson Air Force Station occupies a prominent position in this western North Dakota landscape, situated atop the rising elevations of the Davis Buttes. The survey captures a period of transition in the early 1960s, evidenced by a major road marked as under construction spanning the southern portion of the quadrangle. This infrastructure project parallels the winding course of the Heart River, which cuts through the bottom of the map near a marked Ford. To the north, the Green River and Russian Spring Creek define the drainage patterns of the area, winding past several gravel pits that suggest the local industry of the era. The rural social fabric is anchored by the Versippi Sch, while natural landmarks like Simon Butte provide distinct navigational points for those studying the historical topography of Stark and Dunn counties.