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2011 Map of Virden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Virden and its surrounding high plains landscape define this Toole County region, where water management is critical to the local ranching economy. The map shows a network of seasonal watercourses like Gavagain Coulee and Watson Coulee, alongside infrastructure such as the Alkali Flat Dam and Flesch Number 1 Dam. These features illustrate the adaptation of the land for agricultural use, particularly at named holdings like Roberts Ranch, Wiegand Ranch, and Holstad Ranch.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Toole County Cemetery situated just south of the community of Virden. Significant water bodies including Aloe Lake and Verden Lake are documented, while the Shelby Airport serves as a modern transportation hub on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The presence of Phillips RD and Heath RD provides a clear view of the rural road network connecting these scattered ranching homesteads.