1943 Map of Garns Mtn

About this map

The Snake River carves a deep path through the southwestern corner of this Idaho high-country survey, flanked by the broad expanse of Antelope Flat and Lufkin Bottom. This 1943 mapping reflects a landscape defined by extractive industries and early ranching, with the Durrant Ranch established along the river and the Upper Pine Creek Sch serving the local families in the southern drainage. The northern reaches within the Targhee National Forest reveal a history of coal or phosphate mining, evidenced by the Idaho Mine, Mikesell Mine, and Brown Bear Mine situated near Packsaddle Basin. High peaks such as Garns Mtn and Wheaton Mtn dominate the central terrain, while intricate water systems like Moody Creek and Pine Creek drain the surrounding ridges, providing essential water for the livestock routes indicated by the Sheep Driveway.