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2014 Map of Primrose

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Primrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Clark Fork defines the central corridor of this western Montana landscape, winding through a valley shaped by agricultural irrigation and timbered slopes. The map documents an intricate network of water management essential to the local economy, including the Frenchtown Irrigation District Ditch, Grass Valley French Ditch, and Big Flat Ditch. These systems support settlements like Schilling, Primrose, and Grass Valley, while the historical Mullan Rd and Harper Bridge facilitate movement across the river and valley floor.

Beyond the irrigated bottomlands, the terrain rises into the Lolo National Forest, marked by numerous drainages such as Cyr Gulch, Sherman Gulch, and Martin Gulch. The intersection of modern infrastructure and rural tradition is evident at Wye, where major routes converge near the outskirts of Missoula. This detailed survey provides a clear view of the transition from industrial and agricultural valleys to the managed wilderness of the surrounding mountains.