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1956 Map of Wilmont Creek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wilmont Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Wilson Creek sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, positioned where the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the winding course of Crab Creek. The map documents a complex irrigation and water management system in the arid terrain of Washington-Grant County, featuring a network of siphons, levees, and spoil banks that connect varied water bodies including Billy Clapp Lake and Soda Lake. The Great Northern rail line serves as a central artery for the region, supporting local infrastructure such as the town's water tank and a nearby landing field.

Geological features like the Canniwai Valley and Black Rock Coulee define the relief, while smaller landmarks like a local cemetery and a designated Game Reserve provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The presence of numerous gravel pits near the town site suggests the industrial activity required to maintain the rail and road networks during this era of development.