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1967 Map of Dingle

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Dingle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Dingle stands at the heart of an intricate aquatic landscape where the Bear River and Bear Lake Outlet meet the vast wetlands of the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge. This late-1960s survey documents a highly managed hydrological system, featuring the Rainbow Canal, Black Otter Canal, and Ream Crockett Canal that weave through the Dingle Swamp. These waterworks highlight the region's historical reliance on irrigation and flood control to support the Bear Lake Valley economy.

Beyond the marshes, the map traces the Union Pacific rail line and the infrastructure of the Bear Lake County Airport. Local history is anchored by the Dingle Cem and the small settlement of Dingle itself, while the eastern edge is defined by the steep rise of Merkley Mountain. From the gaging stations on the canals to the Gravel Pits and Prospects near the mountain base, the map captures a period when wildlife conservation and industrial utility shared this Idaho basin.