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2011 Map of Ryegate West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Musselshell River carves a winding path through this Golden Valley County landscape, anchoring the town of Ryegate. In this 2011 edition, the community center is clearly defined by local infrastructure including the Ryegate Post Office, the Ryegate Vol Fire Dept, and the Ryegate Airport to the south. The surrounding terrain is a network of water management and agricultural settlements, highlighted by the Deadmans Basin Outlet Canal and the Golden Valley Colony located near the southern reaches of Fish Creek.

Evidence of local history and modern rural life is visible in the placement of the Ryegate Cemetery and established ranch roads like E Lindquist Rd. To the north, the small settlement of Franklin sits near Careless Creek, while the Stella Number 1 Dam indicates the importance of water storage in this high plains environment. The map captures a point in time where traditional river-valley settlement meets contemporary infrastructure like the Schaffs RV Court.