1973 Map of West Rainy Butte

About this map

West Rainy Butte dominates the northern skyline of this Slope County landscape, rising sharply above the surrounding high plains. In the early 1970s, this region remained a sparsely populated expanse of rangeland and rolling prairie, divided into townships like Hume, Carroll, and Moord. The drainage of Chanta Peta Creek meanders through the southeastern portion of the map, providing a vital water source in an otherwise semi-arid environment marked by scattered springs and isolated wells. Genealogy and local history interest is anchored by the DeSart Cem in the southeast corner, a quiet landmark reflecting the early homesteading families who settled these sections. The presence of several Gravel Pits suggests localized mineral extraction to support the network of section-line roads that define the rural grid.