1958 Map of Harlow SE

About this map

Butte Valley and the surrounding townships of Benson County are documented here during a period of mid-century agricultural development for the Missouri River Basin. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Big Coulee, which carves through a terrain marked by named regions such as Isabel, Albert, and Hesper. This survey provides a precise record of the rural social infrastructure of the time, noting the placement of community landmarks like School No 1, Emanuel Ch, and Vase Ch. Small-scale resource extraction is visible through scattered Gravel Pits, while Fish Lake remains a prominent water feature in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The map reflects a meticulously surveyed grid of township and range lines, including T. 154 N. and R. 70 W., anchoring the local farmsteads to the larger regional geography.