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2020 Map of Hinsdale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Hinsdale serves as the focal point of this Valley County landscape, situated where the Milk River meanders through its wide valley. The settlement is anchored by local infrastructure including the Hinsdale Airport and the historic grounds of Hillview Cemetery. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of distinct drainages and geographical features such as Limekiln Coulee, Turnip Coulee, and Brush Coulee, which descend toward the river valley.

Water management and historical travel routes are prominent, with the Rock Creek Canal and various branches of Rock Creek supporting the agricultural character of the region. The map also traces the modern alignment of the Lewis and Clark Trail, reflecting the enduring significance of this corridor. Rural life is further mapped through a network of local roads like Fjeld Road and Jones Road, which connect the scattered homesteads and coulees to the town center.