2001 Map of Curlew Junction

About this map

California National Historic Trail segments cross this high-desert landscape, marking the enduring legacy of westward migration through the Curlew Valley. The map details the California NHT (Salt Lake Cut-Off), a critical corridor for 19th-century travelers seeking a reliable route toward the Great Salt Lake. This 2001 revision by the Forest Service highlights a landscape where water management and transportation history converge, featuring an extensive aqueduct system alongside historical waypoints like Pilot Spring. The presence of the Sawtooth National Forest in the northwest corner and the remote Curlew Junction crossroads illustrates the intersection of public land management and rural connectivity. Smaller features such as a Corral, a Trough, and numerous wells indicate the area's continued use for livestock and land stewardship at the turn of the 21st century.