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2020 Map of Glasgow

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Glasgow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Glasgow serves as the regional hub at the confluence of prairie and river, centered around the Valley County Courthouse. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Milk River, which creates a complex drainage system across the northern plains. This hydrology is marked by deep coulees like Richardson Coulee and Martin Coulee that carve into the high ground, while smaller tributaries such as Cherry Cr and Little Brazil Cr feed the main river valley.

Agricultural infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Mahan and Hout Reservoir and the network of section-line roads, including Bentonite Rd and Tampico Rd. The street grid of the town, featuring numbered avenues and streets like 1st Ave N, sits in sharp contrast to the surrounding open range and the rugged contours of Rock Coulee. This layout illustrates a settled prairie town reliant on its river valley location and its role as a county seat.