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1966 Map of Big Elk Mtn

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Big Elk Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Keenan City (Site) sits at the confluence of several mountain drainages, marking the location of an early settlement within the rugged Caribou Range. This mid-1960s survey captures a landscape defined by its mining and forestry history, with the Caribou National Forest blanketing the high peaks of Big Elk Mtn and Little Elk Mountain. The terrain is etched by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding McCoy Creek and Wolverine Creek, which served as natural corridors through the steep topography.

Transportation in this area relied heavily on non-motorized routes, as evidenced by numerous pack trails and early jeep trails traversing the ridges. Landmarks like the Caribou Basin Guard Station and Miners Delight hint at the administrative and extractive activities that shaped this portion of Bonneville County. The mapping of small tributaries such as Delight Creek, Barnes Creek, and City Creek provides fine-grained detail for those studying the physical geography or historical land use of this Idaho wilderness.