2011 Map of Valentine

About this map

Valentine serves as the central point of interest in this part of Fergus County, Montana, situated at the junction of Valentine Rd and local trails. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, most notably Blood Creek, which winds through the center of the quadrangle. Water management is a primary feature of this rural landscape, evidenced by several numbered reservoirs and dams named for local families. These include Sluggett Number 1 Dam and Sluggett Number 2 Dam to the north, while the southern reaches are marked by N Barnett Number 1 Dam and N Barnett Number 2 Dam. The presence of these specific family-named improvements along Sage Creek and other tributaries illustrates the enduring relationship between agricultural land use and the region's intermittent water sources during the early 21st century.