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2014 Map of Virden

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Virden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Shelby and the smaller settlement of Virden anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, where the High Plains are deeply incised by a network of drainage features. The terrain is defined by its coulees, including Gavagain Coulee, Watson Coulee, and Dumas Coulee, which channel water toward Virden Lake and Mead Coulee. These natural depressions dictate the local road network and land use, creating a distinct topographical pattern across the Toole County countryside.

Industrial and municipal infrastructure is scattered throughout the region, notably the Prairie Dell Oil and Gas Field and the Shelby Airport. Local history and genealogy are preserved at the Toole County Cem, located just north of the city limits. Transport is dominated by Us-2, which serves as the primary east-west artery through this portion of Montana, passing through Virden on its approach to Shelby.