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2020 Map of Laurin Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ruby Range dominates this Madison County landscape, where steep topography transitions into the agricultural reaches of the Ruby Valley. The drainage patterns here reveal a complex system of water management essential for high-country ranching, including the Passamari Ditch, Ayotte Ditch, and the W Bench Canal. These man-made features skirt the edges of prominent landforms like The Island and the mouth of Laurin Canyon, drawing water from the Ruby River.

Deep in the southern draws, Warwhoop Springs provides a focal point near the confluence of Spring Cr and S Fork Hinch Cr. The map details numerous named drainages such as Beatch Canyon and Wilcox Canyon, illustrating how the early settlers and modern land managers utilized every topographical fold. Local naming conventions are preserved in roads like Patrick Ln and Hinch Creek Rd, reflecting the heritage of families who worked this Montana terrain.