1978 Map of Kirchnavy Butte

About this map

Kirchnavy Butte dominates this corner of Logan County, marking a high point in a landscape defined by dramatic escarpments and canyon systems. The plateau of Peetz Table overlooks the surrounding terrain, where natural water sources like Dead Man Spring and Willow Spring provide critical relief in this semi-arid environment. The 1970s landscape shows a clear overlay of industrial activity across the drainage of Derby Creek, with numerous sites marked as Oil Well and Gas Well scattered throughout the sections. Canyons and landforms such as Martin Canyon, Bracht, and Beatt break the symmetry of the tableland, while Flattop Butte sits near the southern boundary. This map captures a moment when traditional ranching topography met the expanding footprint of the energy industry, as seen in the network of drill holes and wells following the local contours.