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2011 Map of Downey West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Marsh Creek and its many tributaries, including Birch Creek and Cherry Creek, define the drainage of this valley south of the Virginia settlement. The landscape is marked by a network of irrigation and water management features essential to the high desert, such as the Portneuf Marsh Valley Canal and the Wiregrass Reservoir held by the Wiregrass Dam.

Settlement patterns are concentrated around the crossroads of Virginia and the outskirts of Downey, while the Woodland Cemetery serves as a local genealogical landmark. Topographical interest is found in the western reaches, where the land rises into Mines Canyon and Rowley Canyon. The extensive network of rural roads like S Marsh Valley Rd and Phillips Rd provide a detailed look at the rural property boundaries and access routes of the early 21st century.