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2011 Map of Fort Shaw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fort Shaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sun River winds through this Central Montana landscape, defining a region where intricate irrigation networks support high-plains agriculture. The settlement of Fort Shaw serves as the local hub, anchored by the Fort Shaw Post Office, the Fort Shaw Rural Vol Fire Dept, and the nearby Fort Shaw Cemetery. North of the river, the elevation rises toward Ashuelot Bench, a prominent flat-topped landform overlooking the valley where the community of Ashuelot is situated.

A sophisticated system of water management is visible through numerous named waterways including the Greenfield South Canal, Mill Coulee Canal, and Birchmeade Canal. These man-made channels, such as the Rocky Reef Canal and GS 51 Ditch, draw from sources like the Moving Along Dam to transform the arid terrain. The map also details topographical features like the Rocky Reef and several coulees, including Mill Coulee Creek, which provide natural drainage alongside the structured road grid.