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1972 Map of Bear Valley Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bear Valley Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Boise National Forest provides the backdrop for this 1970s survey of the high backcountry in Valley County. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of Elk Creek, Bearskin Creek, and Bear Valley Creek, where water systems converge near established mountain outposts. The Elk Creek Ranger Station stands as a central landmark for forest management and navigation, situated near recreation sites like Elk Creek Campground and Twin Bridges.

Evidence of resource exploration appears at a lone Drill Hole in the northern reach, while the marshy flats of Corduroy Meadows and Porter Crane Meadow suggest the high-altitude meadow systems typical of the region. The map tracks a network of water and terrain, from the heights of Bear Valley Mtn down to the junction of Tennessee Creek and Pack Creek. These features illustrate the area's mid-century character as a managed wilderness geared toward forestry and outdoor recreation.