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2011 Map of West Fork

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

West Fork sits at a junction of rural routes and waterways in Daniels County, Montana, representing the agricultural character of the northern Great Plains. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the West Fork Poplar River and the drainage of Hell Creek, which carve through the high prairie. The prominence of family-named roads such as Nieskens Rd and Oglesby Rd suggests the enduring legacy of homesteading and large-scale ranching operations in this part of the state.

Modern utility and logistics are signaled by the Oglesby Farms Inc Airport, a specialized landmark that reflects the vast distances managed by local agribusiness. Smaller features like Walters Spring point to the critical importance of water sources in this dry environment. The grid-like survey lines, including Peerless Lustre Rd and Prairie Dell Rd, illustrate the intersection of natural topography with the deliberate organization of the American West.