1960 Map of Fishhole Mtn

About this map

Indian Petroglyphs near the South Fork Sprague River signal a deep history of movement through this portion of the Fremont National Forest. By the mid-20th century, the landscape was defined by high-elevation ranching and forestry operations, evidenced by remote outposts like Swede Cabin, Casebeer Ranch, and the Fishhole Guard Sta. An old Railroad Grade snakes through the center of the sheet, tracing the path of former timber extraction efforts that once connected Blaisdell to the surrounding peaks. To the south, a network of water management features including Holbrook Reservoir, Lofton Reservoir, and Big Swamp Res dot the terrain near Fishhole Mtn, reflecting the essential role of water storage for this arid volcanic region. Notable landmarks like the Mitchell Monument and numerous springs like Watson Spr and Edler Spr provide specific touchpoints for local historians and genealogists researching the families who worked these allotments.