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2014 Map of Laurin Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Ruby River meanders through the northeastern corner of this Montana landscape, supporting the small settlement area known as The Island and the broader Ruby Valley. The terrain is defined by the eastern slopes of the Ruby Range, where numerous drainages have carved a complex series of canyons. Significant topographical features include Laurin Canyon, Taylor Canyon, and Bouge Canyon, which descend toward the river valley.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Ayotte Ditch, Passamari Ditch, and the W Bench Canal, which trace the contours of the land to divert water from the river. In the southern reaches, the drainage network of Hinch Cr and its various forks, including the N Fork Hinch Cr, dominate the high country. Historical footprints are visible in the naming of local landmarks such as Warwhoop Springs and the network of family-named roads like Patrick Ln and Ostler Ln.