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2014 Map of Grass Valley

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Grass Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The high plateau of Sherman County is defined here by a network of drainage systems feeding into the Deschutes River basin. Grass Valley serves as the primary hub, with its grid of streets such as SW Sharp St and S Mill St situated along the Us-97 corridor. The surrounding landscape is carved by numerous namesake coulees and ravines, including French Canyon, Macks Canyon, and the sprawling Finnegan Canyon. These landforms reveal the historic reliance on seasonal water management in this dryland wheat country, evidenced by the Buether Reservoir and the presence of Finnegan Cr.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Michigan Cem, located near Stanton Canyon. The map preserves the specific placement of rural roads like Twin Lakes Rd and Finnegan Rd, which follow the section lines and natural contours of the terrain. To the south, the landscape drops into Sand Hollow and Cottonwood Canyon, marking the transition toward the deeper river breaks.