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2017 Map of Putnam Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Putnam Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Putnam Valley sits at the center of this 2017 survey, where the drainages of Parker Cr and Elk Creek converge in Douglas County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of forest spurs and ridgelines, including Thistleburn Ridge, Allen Ridge, and Mid Ridge. An intriguing mark of local history appears on the slopes of Lookout Mtn, where the site of a Plane Crash is specifically noted near the ridge line.

Genealogists and local historians will find the locations of Putnam Cem and Ensley Cem helpful for tracing early settlement patterns in these narrow valleys. The map shows an extensive system of forest roads and spurs, such as the S Fork Smith River Rd and Tom Folley Rd, reflecting the area's ongoing connection to timber management and outdoor recreation. Water features like the Flagg Reservoir and the S Fork Smith River provide the primary drainage for this complex topography.