1969 Map of Table Mountain

About this map

Table Mountain and the surrounding high plains of the Pleasant Valley dominate this late 1960s survey along the border of North and South Dakota. The landscape is defined by its drainages and isolated landforms, including Long Grassy Butte and Dead Horse Butte. The small settlement of Karinen serves as a focal point for local history, featuring the Karinen Sch and several springs. Water management is evident through the naming of numerous draws and creeks such as Sevenmile Creek, Arnett Creek, and Lone Tree Creek. This map illustrates the intersection of Bowman and Harding Counties, capturing the rural infrastructure of the era including a Landing Strip and scattered Drill Hole sites that hint at early resource exploration in this sparsely populated cattle country.