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1966 Map of Alpine

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Alpine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Palisades Reservoir dominates this 1966 topographic study, capturing the confluence of three major river systems at the Idaho and Wyoming border. The newly formed reservoir pools behind the Snake River, while the Salt River and Greys River feed into the southern reaches near the growing settlement of Alpine. This era marks a significant shift for the region as water management and recreation become central to the local landscape, evidenced by the presence of Alpine Campground and McCoy Creek Campground.

Away from the water, the map traces the rugged boundaries of three national forests: Targhee, Caribou, and Bridger. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as the Alpine PO and the rural settlement at McNeel, alongside industrial markers like the Gravel Pit. The terrain is characterized by steep peaks including Bitters Peak and primitive transport routes like the Driveway and several pack trails winding through Smith Canyon.