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2011 Map of Primrose

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Primrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Clark Fork river serves as the central artery for this region of Missoula County, shaping the settlement patterns of Primrose and Schilling. The landscape is defined by the transition from the river valley to the complex series of gulches to the west, including Sherman Gulch, Cyr Gulch, and Dog Gulch. Agricultural and industrial water management is visible through the Frenchtown Irrigation District Ditch and the Big Flat Ditch, which redirect water across the valley floor near the Grass Valley and Big Flat communities.

Transportation corridors follow the natural geography, with the Schilling Siding and Frenchtown Frontage Rd paralleling the water and rail lines. Historic points of interest such as the Sherman Gulch Beacon and Council Grove sit near the riverbanks, while modern hospitality sites like Jim and Marys RV Park and Jellystone RV Park show the area's development. Access across the Clark Fork is facilitated by Harper Bridge, connecting the disparate rural residential zones.