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2020 Map of Virden

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Virden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Shelby anchors the southeastern corner of this Toole County landscape, where the High Plains terrain is marked by a network of seasonal drainages and local aviation infrastructure. The northern reaches of the city are visible, including the Valley View Cem and the Shelby Airport. Extending northwest from the city, the settlement of Virden sits near the junction of several geographic features, including Watson Coulee and Reservoir Coulee.

The hydrography of the region is defined by numerous shallow depressions and coulees that collect water across the prairie, such as Aloe Lake in the northwest and Verden Lake and Virden Lake further south. These features, along with Gavagain Coulee and Dumas Coulee, illustrate the complex natural drainage patterns that have influenced local land use and the placement of rural thoroughfares like Mozer Rd and Heath Rd.