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2011 Map of Gold Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jocko River and its numerous mountain tributaries define the landscape of this Missoula County region. The waterway network is extensive, featuring the North Fork Jocko River, Gold Creek, and the winding Pistol Creek. At the northern edge, Twin Lakes serves as a primary catchment, with St Marys Lake Rd providing access to the high-elevation terrain.

Transport and water management in the early 21st century are evidenced by a series of canyon-following routes and irrigation features. Jocko Canyon Rd parallels the river, while the presence of the S Canal near Big Knife Creek indicates the integration of natural flow and human engineering. This topographic study documents a landscape shaped by narrow drainage basins like Grizzly Creek and Cold Creek, reflecting the intersection of local water rights and mountainous geography.