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1987 Map of Willow Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Willow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Jefferson River winds through this Montana landscape, marking the confluence of several county boundaries where Gallatin, Jefferson, Broadwater, and Madison counties meet. The settlement of Willow Creek serves as a focal point in the eastern portion of the map, situated near the intersection of the river and the creek that shares its name. The terrain is defined by complex water management and industrial footprints, including a network of irrigation channels like the Lower Jefferson Ditch and the Buttleman Ditch that crisscross the valley floor.

Local history is evident in landmarks such as the Stateler Monument and a local cemetery, while the area's economic activity is represented by the Ingleside Quarry and various prospects. Topographically, the map transitions from the riparian environment of Irish Slough to the higher elevations of Dry Hollow and the drainage of Milligan Canyon Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural river systems and human-engineered water distribution in the late 1980s.