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1971 Map of Grouse Creek

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Grouse Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Grouse Creek Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape in Box Elder County, where isolated water sources like Buckskin Spring and Etna Spring define the pattern of rural survival. The settlement of Grouse Creek sits at the northern end of the valley, supported by a network of seasonal drainages including Straight Fork Creek and Buckskin Wash. The presence of several wells and a Flowing Well throughout the basin highlights the critical importance of groundwater for ranching operations in this arid region.

Legacy names such as Paskett Canyon and Bill Shaw Canyon mark the eastern slopes near Haystack Hill, while the rugged western terrain is etched by Morse Canyon and Death Creek. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Borrow Pit and Gravel Pits near the valley floor. Water management for the area is centered around the Etna Reservoir, which captures runoff before it flows south toward Dairy Valley Creek.