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2017 Map of Vale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Vale serves as the focal point for this 2017 survey, situated near the boundary where Butte and Meade counties meet. This rural landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management features, including the Shaw Lateral, Beal Lateral, and the prominent S Canal, which support agriculture in the semi-arid region. These man-made channels intersect with natural drainages such as Cottonwood Cr, Whitewood Cr, and Ninemile Cr, illustrating the complex irrigation systems essential to local land use.

Genealogists will find particular interest in the two burial sites noted here: Vale Cem and the Old Vale Cem, providing a direct link to the community's early residents. The terrain transitions from the low-lying creek beds to more prominent elevations along Bear Butte Rd, while landmarks like Sulphur Spring indicate the presence of natural water sources that likely influenced early settlement patterns in the area.