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2020 Map of Valier West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lake Frances dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Pondera County landscape, serving as a focal point for the town of Valier. The community is organized along a grid of residential streets such as Teton Ave and Illinois Ave, with the Valier Airport and Lakeview Cem situated nearby. A sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure, including the A Canal, C 3 Canal, and AN Two Canal, defines the local agricultural economy and movement of water across the plains.

To the west, the terrain is carved by the winding path of Birch Creek, which is spanned by the Birch Creek Bridge. This watercourse, along with Dupuyer Cr and the Laughlin Coulee, creates a complex drainage system that contrasts with the geometric precision of the surrounding section lines and rural roads. Industrial history is signaled by routes like Blair Mine Rd and Kingston Mine Rd, indicating a landscape shaped by both water management and resource extraction.