2011 Map of Laurel

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Yellowstone River and the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River converge in this corner of Montana, anchoring the rail-and-agriculture hub of Laurel. The town's grid is dominated by the massive BNSF Railway presence, reflecting its longstanding identity as a critical junction point. To the west, the smaller settlement of Spurling sits along the tracks, while irrigation features like the Italian Ditch, Big Ditch, and Clarks Fork Ditch illustrate the complex water management required for the surrounding valley farms. North of the city, the landscape shifts from the developed streets of the city center to the wide expanse of Clappers Flat and the drainage of Dry Creek. Industrial and municipal landmarks, including the Cenex Harvest State Fire Brigade and the Laurel Municipal Airport, highlight the modern utility of the corridor between the river and the northern gulches like Red and King Gulch.