1967 Map of Dingle

About this map

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this landscape, protecting the expansive wetlands and marshes of the Dingle Swamp. This 1960s environment is defined by an intricate network of water management, where the Bear River is diverted through the Rainbow Canal and regulated via several Gaging Stations and a Diversion Dam. To the east, the terrain rises sharply from the valley floor toward Merkley Mountain and the prominent Lake Ridge, providing a stark contrast to the low-lying basins of Mud Lake and the Bear Lake Outlet. Settlement is concentrated in the small community of Dingle, which sits at the edge of the irrigation systems. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific points of interest including the Dingle Cem and the Bear Lake County Airport, alongside various Gravel Pits and Prospects that indicate the local extractive activity of the era.