1972 Map of Sweet Briar

About this map

Heart River valley and its surrounding Morton County prairie appear as they were in the early 1970s, characterized by the winding waterway and the prominent Sweet Briar Creek. The landscape shows the transition from natural drainage patterns to managed land use, with the Sweet Briar Dam State Game Management Area anchoring the northern section. This territory was a corridor of movement and resource extraction, defined by the Burlington Northern railroad trackage that follows the creek's path and several Gravel Pits scattered near the rail line. Small infrastructure details, such as a long-distance Pipeline and a Flowing Well near the river, reflect the regional focus on water management and energy transport. The map provides a clear picture of the township boundaries between T. 139 N. and T. 138 N., offering specific locations for family-named landmarks and local sites like Sweet Briar.