1972 Map of Tuttle SW

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and seasonal wetlands define this landscape in Kidder County during the early 1970s. The area is dominated by the extensive Clear Lake and Cherry Lake, both featuring public access points that reflect the region's importance for conservation and recreation. The National Waterfowl Production Area in the northeast highlights the commitment to preserving the Missouri Coteau's critical bird habitats. Human infrastructure is sparse but functional, centered around a local Townhall in the south and scattered extractive sites like the Gravel Pits and Gravel Pit in the northwest. This survey, with revisions added in the 1980s, documents a rural environment where land use is split between local government administration and the protection of the Great Plains' natural water systems.