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1956 Map of Wilson Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The town of Wilson Creek sits at the confluence of several critical waterways and transportation routes, serving as a focal point for this high desert landscape. Settled in the Wilson Creek Valley, the community is defined by its proximity to the Great Northern railroad and the winding course of Crab Creek. The map reveals a complex hydraulic system managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, featuring an intricate network of infrastructure including a siphon, levee, and canal systems that redirect water through the Coulee country.

Large bodies of water like Billy Clapp Lake and Soda Lake dominate the terrain, with the Lake Game Reserve marking a significant protected area in the northwest. Local history is recorded in specific landmarks such as the Cem just outside the main townsite, the Landing Field, and the various industrial sites like Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit scattered along the coulees. The presence of Pinto Dam and the low spoil bank further underscores the mid-century engineering efforts to transform this arid region.