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2011 Map of Vananda

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vananda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vananda and the surrounding high plains of Rosebud County are defined by a complex network of resource extraction and water management. The landscape is dotted with mining operations, particularly around the prominent Cedar Ridge landform. These include the NW Cedar Ridge Mine, NE Cedar Ridge Mine, West Cedar Ridge Mine, and the Cedar Ridge Junction Mine, along with the Roach Coulee 8, 9 Mine further south. These labels suggest a region deeply tied to the industrial geography of Montana's coal or mineral sectors.

Water infrastructure is equally significant in this arid environment, evidenced by a series of dams along Horse Creek, such as Big Timber Number 44 Dam, Big Timber Number 47 Dam, and Big Timber Number 49 Dam. The drainage system is further marked by colorfully named waterways like Starved-to-Death Creek, Big Porcupine Creek, and Anderson Creek. Access to these remote sites is primarily via local routes like Mission Valley Rd, reflecting the sparse but functional infrastructure of the early 21st century.