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2024 Map of Golden Ridge

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Golden Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Golden Ridge and the settlement of Riebeling anchor this detailed study of the High Plains landscape in Teton County. The territory is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Spring Valley Canal, Sun River Slope Canal, and Floweree Canal, which draw from the Sun River to support the region's agricultural vitality. This water management system follows the natural contours of the land, cutting across numerous drainage features like Big Coulee and Silve Coulee.

The southern edge of the map follows the meandering path of the Sun River, which serves as a natural boundary between Teton and Lewis and Clark Counties. Throughout the central sections, a regular grid of section-line roads, such as W Division and 3rd Rd SW, reveals the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on local settlement and transport patterns. Prominent landmarks like School Section Coulee and Elbow Coulee provide topographic depth to the otherwise orderly Montana plains.