2014 Map of Spring Valley West

About this map

Spring Valley sits atop the high plains of Valley County, Montana, in a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and a strict rectangular grid of section roads. The geography here is dominated by the north-south flow of Tomato Can Cr and Spring Cr, which carve subtle valleys through the high prairie. The road network, including Grain School Rd and Grain E Rd, reveals a settlement pattern focused on agricultural access and rural education, reflecting the legacy of the homesteading era. State route MT-438 provides the primary transit corridor through the western portion of the quadrangle. This 2014 survey captures the persistence of small rural communities like Spring Valley and the enduring importance of named family and local landmarks, such as Schmitt Rd and Novak Rd, in the sparsely populated Montana interior.