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2024 Map of Soap Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Soap Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Rockport Colony provides a focal point for settlement in this portion of Teton County, situated near the headwaters of the South Fork Dry Fork Marias River. The landscape is defined by the sweeping transition from high plateaus like Porter Bench and the rise of Spring Hill down to a complex network of coulees and creeks. Large portions of the territory are dedicated to the Blackfoot Valley Conservation Area, reflecting a modern land management strategy that balances agricultural use with environmental preservation.

Local transport is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including W Pendroy Rd and Campbell Cutacross Rd, which connect remote ranching interests. For genealogists, the inclusion of the Rockport Colony Cem offers a specific point of interest for family history research within this communal settlement. The map clearly delineates the drainage patterns of North Fork Muddy Creek and Soap Creek, illustrating the vital water sources for this high-plains environment.