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2011 Map of Hoyt

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hoyt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this Dawson County landscape, carving a wide path that defines the local geography and transportation networks. The settlement of Hoyt sits near the riverbanks, served by the long-established corridor of Old US Hwy 10 and the more modern alignment of the Interstate. Evidence of the region's agricultural and industrial infrastructure is prominent, including the Main Canal, the Townhouse Dam, and the Western Gravel Spur railroad line.

South of the river, the terrain is shaped by numerous drainages such as Sand Creek and Smokey Coulee. For those researching local heritage, the Glueckstal Cemetery stands near the banks of Huey Creek, while Monroe Island remains a distinctive feature within the river's main channel. The map also traces several rural routes like Marsh Rd, which link isolated homesteads and grazing lands to the primary river valley.