2017 Map of Alexander

About this map

Bear River drainage and historical migration corridors dominate this portion of Caribou County, where the settlement of Alexander sits at a critical junction of water and road. The landscape is a complex mix of volcanic history and early transport routes, evidenced by the Blackfoot Lava Field to the north and the nearby presence of Oregon Trail Rd and Hudspeths Cutoff Rd. These routes trace the path of nineteenth-century emigrants moving through the Upper Valley toward the Great Basin. Water management is central to the area's development, with the Soda Canal and Alexander Reservoir supporting local industry and agriculture. Notable natural landmarks like Soda Point and the elevations of the Ninety Percent Range provide a dramatic backdrop to Cache National Forest, while specific sites like Steamboat Spring and Stampede Park offer focal points for local history and recreation.