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2024 Map of Virden

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Virden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Virden and the northern outskirts of Shelby define this section of the Montana High Line, where the landscape is etched by a complex network of glacial meltwater channels. The terrain is characterized by numerous coulees, such as Gavagain Coulee and Dumas Coulee, which create a rugged relief against the surrounding plains. These drainage patterns dictate the placement of local infrastructure, with roads like Wiegand Rd and Heath Rd navigating the breaks.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by features like Aloe Lake, Virden Lake, and Reservoir Coulee. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Valley View Cem stands near the intersection of Marias Valley Rd and the approaches to the Shelby Airport. The map captures a transition between the established municipal grid of Shelby and the wide-open ranching country marked by township boundaries like t32n r3w and t33n r2w.