1975 Map of McKenzie NW

About this map

Sibley Butte and the surrounding plains of Burleigh County are defined by a high concentration of agrarian fence lines and field boundaries, meticulously recorded from 1974 aerial photography. The landscape is bisected by the winding Apple Creek, which receives flow from its West Branch and East Branch tributaries. This mid-1970s survey illustrates a region organized by township boundaries, including portions of Cromwell, Trygg, Menoken, and Mckenzie. Local civic life is anchored by the Townhall located near the eastern edge of Frances, while the small Sibley Cem serves as a genealogical marker for the area's early residents. The prevalence of numerous Gravel Pits suggests an active local industry in extraction and road maintenance during this period.