2024 Map of Silver City

About this map

Silver City and Canyon Creek anchor this study of the mountain-and-basin transition within the Lewis and Clark Range. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage, where long-established waterworks like the Gans Klein Ditch, Justisson Ditch, and Vincent Ditch divert flows across the valley floor to support local ranching and agriculture. These engineered waterways run alongside natural drainages such as Willow Creek and Trinity Creek, which descend from the high elevations of Baldy Mtn. The survey illustrates the intersection of historic transit routes and water rights, with Marysville Rd and Mount Hwy 279 cutting through the foothills. The presence of features like Trust-to-Luck Gulch hints at the region's prospecting heritage, while the extensive system of named ditches reveals the critical importance of water management in this part of Lewis and Clark County.