2024 Map of Fort Shaw
USGS Topo · Published 2024About this map
Fort Shaw sits along the southern bank of the Sun River in this modern topographic map of the Montana prairie. The landscape is defined by its tiered topography, including First Bench, Second Bench, and the prominent Ashuelot Bench, which overlook the river valley below. These natural terraces are marked by a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's agricultural life, featuring the Greenfield South Canal, Mill Coulee Canal, and Hamilton Canal. Evidence of early settlement and regional history is found in the Fort Shaw Cem and the small community of Ashuelot. The terrain is deeply etched by water, from the broad Sun River to smaller features like Adobe Creek and Blackfoot Coulee, illustrating the persistent role of water management in this part of Cascade County.
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