2020 Map of Toston

About this map

The Missouri River carves a central path through this Broadwater County landscape, defining the local geography around the settlement of Toston. This area is characterized by an intricate network of irrigation and water management infrastructure, including the Broadwater-Missouri Canal, Big Springs Ditch, and Lombard Canal, which support agriculture in the river valley. The community of Toston sits at a critical crossing point where the Missouri River Bridge and nearby rail-related features like the Toston Tunnel navigate the winding waterway. To the north and south, smaller locales such as Holker and Brewer anchor the riverbanks. The terrain transitions from the low-lying river bottom at Devils Bottom to the rising elevations of Dry Hollow. This map documents a modern landscape still fundamentally tied to the Missouri's flow and the complex system of canals, such as the Willow Swamp Canal and Toston Canal, that distribute its water across the plains.