1966 Map of Mott NW

About this map

The Cannonball River meanders sharply through the southern portion of this Hettinger County landscape, defining the local geography alongside tributaries like Spring Creek and Dayton Creek. During the mid-1960s, this area served as a critical corridor for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which tracks the river valley toward the east. The terrain is characterized by distinct topographic rises such as the Zich Hills and the designated zones of St Croix and Acme. To the southeast, Charles Lake sits near the junction of Chilton Creek, while scattered Gravel Pits indicate the local extractive activity of the era. The mapping reflects a period of intensive study for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the intricate drainage patterns and rural infrastructure before further modernization of the North Dakota plains.