1972 Map of Pettibone

About this map

The town of Pettibone anchors the northeast corner of this prairie landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding townships of Pettibone, Weiser, Lake Williams, and Buckeye. This 1970s survey illustrates a region defined by its numerous glacial depressions and wetlands, many of which are protected within the National Waterfowl Production Area. The Northern Burlington railroad line cuts through the northern sections, passing near Ranch Lake and the local Pettibone Cem. Further south, the rural character is evidenced by the presence of Malcolm Ch and the Weiser Cem, alongside a Townhall located near Kleiter Slough. The distribution of these community landmarks among water bodies like Bond Lake, Brock Slough, and South Lake reveals the settlement patterns of Kidder County, where small civic centers and churches were established amidst a terrain of prairie potholes and sloughs.