1968 Map of Clifton

About this map

Clifton is positioned at the base of the towering Oxford Ridge, serving as a gateway between the agricultural expanses of the Cache Valley and the high peaks of the Caribou National Forest. This late-1960s landscape is defined by its complex irrigation and drainage systems, featuring the Twin Lakes Canal and the marshy Oxford Slough to the northeast. The terrain is marked by a series of dramatic hollows and canyons, such as Chicken Coop Hollow and North Fork Mine Hollow, which cut through the mountains towards the Oneida and Franklin County border. High-altitude landmarks like Weston Peak and Old Baldy Peak dominate the western skyline, while lower-elevation features like Davis Basin and Clifton Basin indicate the seasonal movement of livestock and water management in this high-desert ranching environment.