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2023 Map of Mackay

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mackay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mt McCaleb towers over the northern landscape of the Lost River Range, overlooking a valley floor defined by an intricate network of irrigation channels. The town of Mackay serves as the local hub, situated just west of the Mackay Airport and the Mount McCaleb Cem. This region's agricultural and ranching history is etched into the terrain through named waterways like Lower Cedar Creek Ditch, Swauger Ditch, and Burnett Ditch, which redirect the Big Lost River across the Big Lost River Valley.

South of the primary settlement, the small community of Houston sits near the confluence of Willow Creek and Cliff Creek. The western boundary of the Challis National Forest meets the valley floor, creating a sharp contrast between the high-elevation peaks like Invisible Mtn and the low-lying Swauger Slough. Local transport is facilitated by a grid of named routes including Old Loop Rd and Bar Rd, connecting the scattered homesteads to the canyon lands of Rio Grande Canyon.