1975 Map of Stony Slough

About this map

Stony Slough defines the southern drainage of this prairie landscape at the boundary of Kidder and Burleigh counties. The mid-1970s terrain is marked by the expansive township divisions of Lein, Chestina, Clear Lake, Excelsior, Driscoll, and Pleasant Hill. These jurisdictions reveal a highly organized agrarian grid, where fine red dashed lines indicate the field and fence lines visible from aerial photography during the survey period. A small-scale industrial presence is noted via a Gravel Pit located near the county line, while a Radio Tower in the northwest corner serves as a prominent vertical landmark in the flat topography. The map illustrates a moment in North Dakota's geography after the primary settlement era but before significant modern consolidation, preserving the specific placement of rural infrastructure and water features.