2017 Map of Huntley

About this map

Huntley and Shepherd anchor this 2017 survey of the Yellowstone Valley, where the Yellowstone River snakes through a complex landscape of islands, canals, and coulees. The agricultural footprint is defined by the Huntley Main Canal, a significant piece of irrigation engineering that runs parallel to the river. Researchers will find the Railroad Hwy following the southern corridor near the town of Huntley, while the northern landscape around Shepherd transitions into higher terrain marked by Deer Point. Local history is preserved at the Huntley Cemetery and Scandia Cemetery, sites that mark the generational settlement of these ranching and farming communities. The map also detail numerous smaller watercourses like Pryor Creek and Custer Coulee, alongside named features such as Spraklin Island, providing a clear view of how water management has shaped the modern Montana landscape.