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2017 Map of Vandalia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Vandalia sits at the heart of this Valley County landscape, where human engineering meets the winding course of the Milk River. The settlement is defined by its relationship to the water, bordered by the extensive Vandalia S Canal which snakes through the northern territory to support regional agriculture. The surrounding terrain is heavily dissected by numerous drainage features, reflecting the erosive history of the northern plains.

Deep coulees carve into the uplands, including Ash Coulee to the west and the prominent Buffalo Coulee near the center of the quadrangle. Transport routes like Vandalia Rd and Montfort Rd provide local connectivity across this section of Montana. Further south, the landscape is marked by more remote drainages such as Hardscrabble Cr and Hay Coulee, illustrating the intricate network of seasonal waterways that shape the local topography.