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1956 Map of Wilson Creek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wilson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Wilson Creek sits at the confluence of several vital waterways in this mid-century survey of the Grant County landscape. The Great Northern railway corridor dictates the local geography, running parallel to Crab Creek and supporting the area's agricultural and transit economy. The presence of the Landing Field and a small Cem near the town center provides a clear view of the settlement's infrastructure during the late 1950s.

To the west, the Brook Lake State Game Reserve and the Long Lake Dam reflect the era's significant water management and conservation efforts. The map reveals a complex system of siphons, levees, and spoil banks, including the Low East Spoil Bank, which were integral to the regional irrigation projects. Geological features like the Black Rock Coulee and Canniwai Valley define the rugged topography between scattered landmarks such as Soda Lake and Black Rock Lake.