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1968 Map of Coopers Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Coopers Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Kleinschmidt Flat dominates the lower half of this landscape, where the irrigation of high mountain terrain is evidenced by a complex system of canals including the Jorgenson Ditch, Lund Ditch, and Spieker Ditch. These waterways support remote outposts like Lund and the Copenhaver Ranch, illustrating the intersection of ranching and engineering in Powell County.

Northward, the terrain transitions into the protected timberlands of Lolo National Forest and Helena National Forest. The map details a network of backcountry routes such as the Mc Dermott Trail and Meadow Creek Trail, connecting significant water bodies like Coopers Lake and Bear Lake. This 1968 survey captures a community centered around local landmarks like the Salmon Creek Sch and the Big Nelson Campground, reflecting a balance of rural agriculture and forest conservation.