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1961 Map of Goose Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Goose Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Sawtooth National Forest dominates the northern landscape of this tri-state corner where Nevada, Utah, and Idaho meet. The 1961 survey provides a clear view of the ranching and migration history of the High Desert, most notably preserving the route of the Old Emigrant Trail as it cuts across the center of the sheet. This historic path passes through the Gamble Draw and Meadow Creek drainages, following the natural corridors used by early travelers.

Remote outposts and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the drainage basin of Goose Creek. Ranching operations such as the Trout Creek Ranch, Rancho Grande, and Judd Ranch are established near vital water sources like Fivemile Springs and Buck Springs. The terrain is defined by high elevations including Cedar Mountain and Judd Mtn, with many Jeep trails providing the only access to the deep canyons and draws like Morse Canyon and Dry Gulch.