1968 Map of Medicine Butte NE

About this map

Industrial extraction and infrastructure planning define this late-1960s landscape along the border of Mercer and Oliver Counties. Massive Strip Mine operations dominate the northern reaches, while the Northern Pacific railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Knife River. An interesting glimpse into mid-century regional water management is found near the river's bend, where the site of the Proposed Beulah Dam is marked, suggesting a potential transformation of the river valley. The map also documents local aviation with a Landing Strip and the Municipal Airport. Genealogists will find the exact locations of Rose Hill Cem and Emmaus Cem, while smaller watercourses like Brush Creek and Coyote Creek provide a framework for the rural topography south of the mining activity.