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2023 Map of McConville Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Wimer anchors this survey of Jackson County, where the winding course of Evans Creek meets a complex network of timbered ridges and deep gulches. The landscape is defined by its prominent summits, including Mcconville Peak, Sardine Mtn, and the distinctive False Face Mtn to the northwest. This area exhibits a pattern of canyon-based homesteading and high-elevation landmarks, with numerous family-named features like Davies Gulch, Murphy Gulch, and Magerly Gulch tracing the rugged topography.

Hydraulic resources are central to the region's character, from the Gregory Reservoir and Holcomb Springs in the southeast to the diverse drainages of the Sardine Creek system. The map captures the vital role of local mountain springs, such as Hillis Peak Spr, in sustaining the valley communities. Extensive forestry roads like May Creek Rd and Sardine Creek Rd weave through the terrain, illustrating the enduring connection between the low-lying Sams Valley and the surrounding peaks.