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1972 Map of Antelope Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Antelope Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Great Rift and its associated geological Cracks dominate this volcanic landscape along the Idaho-Blaine Co. boundary. This 1972 field-checked survey reveals a sparsely settled terrain where water management is the primary human footprint on the land. Scattered across the high desert are isolated water features such as Antelope Lake, Martin Lake, and the Road Lake Waterhole, which serve as vital resources in an arid environment.

Surface infrastructure is minimal, characterized by a network of Jeep Trails that navigate the rifts and lava flows. Notable landmarks include the Cox Well Emergency Strip, suggesting the remote nature of this area during the early 1970s, and the Corner Reservoir, likely used for livestock in conjunction with various tanks and a Cistern. The presence of a Cave and prominent rifts provides a clear view of the Snake River Plain's unique topography before modern developments.