1973 Map of Willow Creek Butte

About this map

Lake Oahe and the winding Missouri River define this landscape along the border of Stanley and Hughes counties. The 1973 survey illustrates a region shaped by the Oahe Dam project, with an indefinite boundary cutting through the center of the waterway. Elevated plateaus and drainages such as Peoria Flats and Giddings Flat overlook the river valley, while the rugged breaks are marked by features like True Draw and Huckfeldt Draw. To the south, the namesake Willow Creek Butte rises as a prominent landmark near a Radio Tower. The map highlights the recreational transition of the riverfront, noting the Oahe Mission Recreation Area and Chantier Creek Recreation Area, providing a detailed look at the Missouri's course before further modern development altered the shoreline access.