1893 Map of Bear Valley

About this map

Bear Valley and the surrounding high country are meticulously documented in this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, capturing the complex watershed where the headwaters of several major Idaho river systems originate. The terrain is dominated by the Sawtooth Range and the Alturas Range, showing a landscape of extreme relief before modern development or road networks penetrated the area. The settlement of Cape Horn serves as a lone reference point at the junction of Cape Horn Creek and Marsh Creek.