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1985 Map of Belgian Hill

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Belgian Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Trunk Butte and the namesake Belgian Hill dominate this landscape in Pondera County, where the plains meet an intricate network of irrigation and natural drainage. The mid-1980s terrain is defined by the Ringwald Canal, C Canal, and L Canal, infrastructure essential for the agricultural vitality of the Trunk Butte Valley. These man-made waterways cut across natural features like Winginaw Coulee and Schultz Coulee, illustrating the intensive land management of the era.

Local landmarks such as a Cem and the Radio Tower (KSEN) provide touchpoints for genealogical and historical research. To the south, the Dry Fork Marias River winds through the valley floor, while a Pumping Station, Substa, and various pipe lines indicate the industrial underpinnings of this rural region. The map also identifies surveying points like Radial 4006 and a Floodgate, marking the technical precision used to manage the water resources of the High Plains.