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2020 Map of Sloan

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sloan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Flathead River carves a dramatic path through this region of Sanders County, forming notable features such as The Oxbow and the prominent Big Bend before continuing its southward journey. Near the settlement of Sloan, the Sloan Bridge provides a vital crossing point, connecting the river valley's agricultural and irrigation networks. The map details an extensive irrigation system essential to local farming, including the Moiese A-Canal, Moiese 30-13 Lateral, and Hillside Ditch, which feed into Hillside Reservoir.

The rugged terrain of the Moiese Hills stands in contrast to the developed valley floor, where a grid of rural roads like Schoolhouse Ln and Bird Farm Ln suggests a landscape defined by small-scale ranching and agriculture. The confluence of the Little Bitterroot River and the Flathead underscores the importance of water management in this Montana landscape, where land use is closely tied to the topography and available water resources.