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2014 Map of Gilman

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gilman lies at the heart of this agrarian landscape in Lewis and Clark County, where the plains meet an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure and seasonal watercourses. The local hydrology is defined by the Sun River and its accompanying engineering works, including the Sun River Slope Canal, Floweree Canal, and Lytle Clemons Ditch, which redirect water across the drainage basins. These systems support the surrounding ranchlands and small-scale agriculture characteristic of this part of Montana.

The terrain is marked by distinctive coulees that carve through the prairie, such as School Section Coulee, Maloney Coulee, and Cutting Shed Coulee. Notable elevations like Gilman Hill and Meyer Hill provide context for the local topography near the Sun River valley. To the south, Elk Creek and Hogan Slough contribute to a wetland environment that includes Meyer Lake, illustrating the complex water management required in this high-plains region.