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1958 Map of Whately

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Whately
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The meandering Milk River dominates this landscape in Valley County, creating a complex network of oxbows and bends that define the local geography. Just north of the river, the small settlement of Whately sits adjacent to the Burlington Northern railroad line, serving as a quiet point of transit in this high plains region. The terrain is characterized by dramatic shifts in elevation, from the prominent Tiger Butte in the south to the deeply carved Whately Coulee in the east.

Infrastructure in the late 1950s was heavily focused on water management and transportation. A sophisticated irrigation system is visible, featuring the South Canal, the Vandalia South Canal, and an Aqueduct, all supporting the agricultural life along the river valley. The presence of the City and County Airport and the Glasgow Highland Cem on the western edge of the map indicates the proximity to the county seat, while specialized sites like the Rifle Range and a Gravel Pit reflect the varied land use of the era.