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1968 Map of Elkhorn Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Elkhorn Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Caribou National Forest, where the terrain drops sharply from peaks like Elkhorn Peak and Kents Peak into a complex network of canyons. The map illustrates a high-country economy focused on water management and forest service operations during the late 1960s. This is evident in the presence of the Summit Guard Sta and a sophisticated network of water infrastructure, including the Secret Spring Aqueduct and a Dam.

In the southwest, the topography transitions toward the Malad Valley, where the Malad River flows near a local Gravel Pit. The map is crosscut by numerous pack trails and jeep trails that navigate named drainages such as Precipice Canyon, Limekiln Canyon, and Monson Canyon. These routes provided essential access for livestock and forest management through the high meadows, including Old Canyon Meadow, which remains a distinct landmark in this part of Oneida County.