1975 Map of Keever Butte

About this map

Keever Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this central North Dakota landscape, which is divided into the rural townships of Crofte, Naughton, Hay Creek, and Gibbs. The 1970s survey captures a transition between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of the Radio Towers (KBMR) standing near the butte. Small community hubs are represented by the Naughton Sch and the settlement of Arnold, while the natural drainage of the prairie is defined by the winding paths of Burnt Cr and Hay Creek. This period of land use is further marked by several Gravel Pits concentrated in the central sections, indicating the local extraction industry supporting regional road and construction projects.