1974 Map of Trotters SE

About this map

The divide between McKenzie and Golden Valley counties runs through this prairie landscape, where the drainage patterns of the western badlands are clearly visible. A complex network of waterways, including Porcupine Creek and Prairie Dog Creek, carves through the terrain, illustrating the natural erosion processes of the region in the mid-1970s. The northern reaches are defined by the North Fork Prairie Dog Creek, while the southern portion of the quadrangle shows the winding paths of Horse Creek and Beaver Creek. Evidence of resource exploration is minimal but notable, such as a solitary Drill Hole located near the head of Dietz Draw. The expansive area labeled Pearl suggests the open, rolling character of the upland flats between these deeply incised creek beds.