1969 Map of Cottonwood Peak

About this map

The Portneuf Range dominates this late-1960s landscape, centered on the prominent summit of Cottonwood Peak. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and high-country canyons, including the complex forks of Left Hand Fork Marsh Creek and Right Hand Fork Marsh Creek. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the presence of the Treasureton Canal and Swan Lake indicates the managed water resources crucial for the lower elevations. The map reveals a land utilized for both its natural resources and transit, as seen in the numerous 4wd routes traversing canyons like Bullwhacker Canyon and Mill Canyon. Further south, Mine Hollow and Trough Hollow suggest historical land use patterns common to this part of Southeast Idaho, while numerous springs punctuate the high ridges of Shingle Valley and the surrounding peaks.