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2014 Map of Dodson

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Dodson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Dodson serves as the primary hub of this Phillips County landscape, situated along the northern bank of the Milk River. The settlement is defined by its transportation and irrigation infrastructure, including the Burlington Northern Overpass Bridge and a network of water management features like the Dodson Pump Canal and Dodson N Canal. These engineering works highlight the importance of water diversion in this semi-arid region, supporting the local agricultural economy that borders the river valley. To the east, the smaller settlement of Wagner sits near the river's edge.

Local history is marked at Hillside Cem, located just north of the town center. The surrounding terrain is carved by numerous drainages, most notably Spring Coulee and Hay Coulee, which run through the higher ground north of the river. The map also traces established rural routes such as Mortensen Rd and Dodson Cutacross Rd, which provide a clear view of the regional land use patterns and township boundaries.