1966 Map of Mott South

About this map

The Mott community stands at the northern edge of this Hettinger County landscape, situated along the winding course of the Cannonball River. This mid-1960s survey reveals a local economy tied to the land and the rails, with both the Northern Pacific and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific lines traversing the valley. The map documents the town's social and recreational infrastructure, from the Fairground and Drive-in Theater to the Wyman Airfield south of the tracks. Moving away from the river valley, the terrain transitions into the high plains of Castle Rock and Brittian. To the south, the topographic detail identifies distinctive landmarks like Gerts Buttes and drainage systems including Mehrer Creek and Timber Creek, providing a clear record of the rural homesteads and township boundaries in Mott, Beery, and Ashby.