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1970 Map of Bear Lake North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bear Lake North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The state line between Idaho and Utah bisects the blue expanse of Bear Lake, where the northern shoreline is defined by recreation and conservation areas. Along the northern edge, North Beach State Park stretches beside the Mud Lake National Wildlife Refuge, indicating a landscape managed for both public access and habitat protection. A notable Pumping Station near the small settlement of Lifton marks the infrastructure required to manage the flow between Mud Lake and the larger body of water.

The eastern shoreline is dominated by the steep ascent of Lake Ridge, punctuated by family-named landmarks like Peterson Hol and Chokecherry Hol. The presence of Bear Lake Hot Springs and the Spring (Hot) at Turnpike highlight the geothermal activity that has long drawn visitors to this corner of Bear Lake County and Rich County. From the Bear Lake Sands to the mouth of Indian Creek, the map captures the transition from lakeside flats to the elevated terrain of the surrounding ridges.