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1970 Map of Georgetown

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Georgetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Bear Lake Valley serves as a corridor for settlement and industry in this early 1970s survey, dominated by the winding course of the Bear River. The agricultural and ranching character of the region is evident through the presence of numerous Gravel Pits, Borrow Pits, and Storage Bins scattered near the Union Pacific railroad line. Small communities like Georgetown and Bennington anchor the valley floor, while a network of pipelines and irrigation features like the Gaging Station indicate the intensive management of local water resources.

To the east, the landscape transitions abruptly into the high country of the Caribou National Forest. This area is defined by a series of steep drainages, including Threemile Canyon and Rowley Canyon, rising toward landmarks such as Threemile Peak and Bald Mtn. A intricate system of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails provides access to these peaks and remote basins like Maple Canyon, tracing the transition from the developed valley to the wilder forest interior.