1983 Map of Vaughn

About this map

The winding Sun River and its accompanying Sun River Valley Ditch define the landscape around the settlement of Vaughn. Situated at the confluence where Muddy Creek joins the larger river, this area serves as a transport and irrigation hub. The Burlington Northern railroad dominates the valley floor, alongside an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the shifting infrastructure of the region. Local activity centers on the Rodeo Ground and various industrial operations, including numerous gravel pits that dot the terrace levels. To the south, the terrain rises toward the prominent feature of Taft Hill, providing a stark contrast to the aquatic and engineering networks of the river valley. The presence of a Gaging Sta and Sewage Disposal Ponds indicates the developed nature of the waterway during the early 1980s.