2024 Map of Shawmut

About this map

The settlement of Shawmut sits at a critical junction of water and transit in central Montana, where the Musselshell River winds through the valley floor. This 2024 survey documents the hydraulic infrastructure of Wheatland County, most notably the Deadmans Basin Supply Canal, which dictates the agricultural rhythm of the surrounding rangeland. The landscape is defined by the Public Land Survey System, with township boundaries like t7n r18e and t6n r17e framing the open country. Local ranching access is preserved through a network of rural routes, including Taber Ranch Ln and Mud Creek Rd, illustrating how modern parcels still align with historic riverbank and canal corridors. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between natural waterways and the engineered systems that support the region's ranching economy.