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1915 Map of Freedom

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Freedom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The high mountain terrain of the Caribou Range and the fertile lowlands of Star Valley dominate this borderland survey. Within the high country, the historical Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail winds through the Caribou National Forest, following the course of Stump Creek. This route was essential for westward migration and provides a clear look at the early transport network of the region.

Lower elevations near the Idaho-Wyoming state line reveal the early development of agricultural and industrial sites. The settlement of Freedom sits directly on the border, supported by the Freedom School. Further south, the Old Salt Works along Stump Creek represents early resource extraction. Family holdings such as the Miller Ranch and Petersons Ranch are plotted alongside irrigation features like the East Side Ditch, illustrating how early settlers harnessed water from the Bear River and Baker Slough to transform the valley floor.