1949 Map of Dry Valley

About this map

Caribou National Forest dominates this mid-century topography, where rugged ranching outposts are scattered across the high country of eastern Idaho. Small-scale agricultural operations including Stewart Ranch, Young Ranch, and Sweet Ranch define the human footprint in these valleys, often situated near vital water sources like Lonetree Spr or the banks of Slug Creek. The terrain is characterized by the long north-south axis of Schmid Ridge, which separates the drainages of Dry Valley Creek and Maybe Creek. Evidence of resource exploration is visible through several marked Prospect sites and Prospects located near the Dry Valley Basin. The presence of the Dry Valley Guard Sta underscores the managed nature of this wilderness during the late 1940s, while labels for Caldwell and Petterson Ranch provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history in the region.