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2011 Map of Shonkin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Shonkin sits at the heart of this Chouteau County landscape, where the winding course of Shonkin Creek dictates the local geography. The settlement is positioned along Shonkin Rd, serving as a central point in an area defined by agricultural land and unique hydrological features. To the east, the large basin of Shonkin Lake and the smaller Sand Lake near the southeastern corner provide notable contrast to the surrounding terrain.

The road network reflects a history of local land use and family holdings, with names like Rode School Rd, Zanto Rd, and Evers Ln suggesting the paths once taken by students and ranchers. Significant ridges are marked by routes such as Frenchman Ridge Rd, which traverses the higher ground to the north. This 2011 survey records the modern layout of these rural corridors, preserving the names of local lanes like Sci Ln and Barnyard Blvd alongside the natural drainage patterns of the high plains.