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1959 Map of Lone Butte NE, 1961 Print
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1959 Map of Lone Butte NE

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Little Missouri River bottomlands dominate the eastern edge of this western North Dakota landscape, showing a complex network of breaks and drainages in the late 1950s. The terrain is defined by prominent high points like Haystack Butte and Round Top Butte, while the northern portion is marked by the expansive Bear Den plateau. This area represents the rural ranching economy of McKenzie and Dunn Counties, where isolated homesteads such as Johnson Ranch and Mandal Ranch are situated near vital water sources like Cherry Creek and Elkhorn Creek. The map documents a period of development focused on the Missouri River Basin, capturing the placement of deep-country infrastructure such as a Flowing Well and Rough Creek trails. This record is particularly valuable for tracing historical land use in the rugged Badlands-adjacent territory before modern oil and gas expansion altered the surface character of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain