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2017 Map of Canyon Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Marysville serves as a primary settlement node in this high-altitude landscape where the Lewis and Clark Range meets the drainages of the Missouri River basin. The settlement pattern here is deeply tied to the terrain, with small clusters like Gloster and Canyon Creek positioned along key watercourses and mining-era access routes. The presence of the Marysville Cem provides a vital point of reference for genealogists tracing the legacy of those who lived in this mountain district.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the local geography, evidenced by an extensive network of irrigation features such as the Grady Ditch, Justusson Ditch, and Gans-Klein Ditch. These man-made channels diverge from natural creeks like Little Prickly Pear Cr and Canyon Cr, illustrating the historical effort to redirect water across the varied elevations. From the heights of Edward Mtn and Trinity Hill to the banks of Gravelly Range Lake, the map documents a complex landscape shaped by both natural topography and industrial necessity.