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1993 Map of Medical Springs

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Medical Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Medical Springs serves as the focal point of this Union County survey, situated at the base of the mountains where Big Creek and McCurdy Creek converge. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Whitman National Forest, featuring prominent peaks such as Reeves Mtn, Frazier Mtn, and Sugarloaf Mtn. The map reveals a network of water resources and small settlements, including Wisdom and Bondosa, which are connected by a system of 4WD trails and light-duty roads through the timber.

Hydrological features are particularly detailed, from the Fisk Reservoir to the drainage of Catherine Creek and its various forks in the north. Historical researchers can identify several Gravel Pits and a mountain-side Cem, indicating the localized resource extraction and early settlement patterns in this high-desert mountain transition. The terrain is marked by distinct valleys like The Park and flatlands like Badger Flat, showing how early inhabitants navigated the steep topography of the region.