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1966 Map of Appledale

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Appledale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Great Northern rail lines and deep, ancient geological formations define this mid-century landscape along the border of Douglas and Grant counties. The small settlement of Appledale serves as a central point in a region dominated by the massive depressions of Crater Coulee and Lynch Coulee, where the railroad navigates through a tunnel to bypass the steep terrain. One of the most significant historical landmarks shown is the Chief Moses Council Cave, providing a rare direct reference to indigenous history and local lore.

Infrastructure for water management is clearly visible throughout the quadrangle, with an aqueduct, a Siphon, and various springs marking the efforts to manage this arid environment. The map details the transition from the high elevations of Badger Mtn down into the valley floors, where Willow Springs and Beezley Hills provide distinct topographic boundaries. Traces of early habitation or industry appear in the form of unnamed ruins and a gravel pit near the Baird Springs Road.