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2013 Map of Mackay

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mackay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Big Lost River Valley forms the central corridor of this 2013 survey, where the settlement of Mackay serves as the primary hub at the base of the Lost River Range. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets such as Smelter Ave and Artemisia Ave, situated near the Mackay District Ranger Office and the Mackay Airport. Local history is anchored by the Mt McCaleb Cem and the industrial footprint of the Empire Smelter, reflecting the area's mining and ranching legacy.

Water management is central to the landscape, with an intricate network of irrigation channels including Nielsen Ditch, Hanson Ditch, and Burnett Ditch branching off the Big Lost River. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Challis National Forest, marked by peaks like Mt McCaleb and Invisible Mtn. Smaller settlements such as Houston and Rothas sit along the valley floor, connected by rural routes like Pass Creek Rd and Houston Rd.