1964 Map of Lone Butte

About this map

Lone Butte dominates the high desert landscape of Clark County in this mid-1960s topographical study. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Medicine Lodge Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which cut through a region primarily utilized for dryland agriculture and resource extraction. Evidence of local infrastructure is found in isolated landmarks like the Water Tank and Storage Bin, while the label Wheat suggests the primary crop of the area's agricultural plots. Industrial activity is indicated by a string of Borrow Pits and Gravel Pits concentrated near the center of the sheet, reflecting the road-building and maintenance needs of the period. Near the southeastern corner, the benchmark Dubois 5708 provides a specific reference point for the elevation of this high plateau country.