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2017 Map of Shirley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Shirley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this Custer County landscape, cutting a wide valley through the eastern Montana plains. The settlement of Shirley sits between the river and the modern transportation corridor, while Bonfield marks the northern extent of the quadrangle. Agricultural development is evident in the managed water systems, particularly the Kinsey Main Canal which parallels the river's western bank.

The surrounding terrain is a network of coulees and seasonal drainages, including Cottonwood Cr, Dead Horse Cr, and Deep Cr. These natural features are interspersed with rural infrastructure such as Diamond Ring Rd and W Old Highway 10, reflecting the ranching and transit history of the region. To the south, the McFarland Reservoir provides a concentrated water source amidst the highly textured topography of the Montana badlands.