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2017 Map of Wilsall

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wilsall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The upper Shields River valley unfolds across this topographical survey, centered on the communities of Wilsall and Shields. The landscape is defined by the prominent Battle Ridge to the west and the meandering course of the Shields River as it passes through Shields Canyon in the east. The settlement of Wilsall is the primary hub, showing a grid of streets including N Cooper St and Elliott St N, with the Wilsall Cem located just south of town along the river bluffs.

A network of rural roads connects the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands, including Flathead Creek Rd and Looking Glass Creek Rd. The drainage system is particularly detailed, tracing numerous tributaries such as Flathead Creek, Antelope Creek, and Looking Glass Creek. These watercourses dictate the placement of local routes like Horse Creek Rd and Miller Rd, illustrating how the valley's hydrology has influenced the area's development and transport patterns.