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2020 Map of Griffin Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Griffin Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Clark Fork river cuts through the northern landscape of this Powell County region, where the settlement of Goldcreek sits along the Carten Creek Rd. This area reflects a long history of transit and resource extraction, evidenced by the historic Mullan Trl winding through the western terrain and the network of gulches further south. Small settlements like Wall City and French Gulch are situated near the transition into the Deerlodge National Forest, where the topography becomes more complex.

Modern infrastructure, including the Gold Creek Airport and several frontage roads, exists alongside older paths like the Old Stage Rd. The map documents a landscape defined by its waterways, from the prominent Gough Cr to the uniquely named Sin-pul-stu-weh Gulch. This 2020 survey captures the current state of these historical Montana corridors, providing a record of the relationship between early pioneer routes and contemporary valley development.