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1961 Map of Trout Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Trout Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The high desert valley of Gandy Valley is defined by its vital water sources in this mid-century survey. Small settlements like Partoun and the namesake Trout Creek cling to the alluvial fans where streams such as Birch Creek emerge from the high ground of the Deep Creek Range. The landscape is a study in survival, with numerous isolated water points including Coyote Spring, Trough Spring, and Blue Spring serving as critical landmarks for travelers on the unpaved Gandy Road.

Southward, the basin transitions into the arid flats of Snake Valley, punctuated by the alkaline Salt Marsh Lake. The topography is dominated by dramatic geological formations like the Confusion Range and the distinctive Cockscomb Ridge. This era of the map shows a network of desert tracks and Jeep Trails that connect remote livestock areas and mineral prospects like the Drill Hole, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on ranching and resource exploration.