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1965 Map of Grand View Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Grand View Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Grand View Peak and the high ridges of the Sawtooth National Forest dominate this 1960s landscape along the border of Twin Falls and Cassia counties. The area is defined by a dense network of drainages and named springs that sustained early livestock operations and backcountry travel, including Crockett Spring, Indian Spring, and Sugarloaf Spring. Transport through this high country relied on an extensive system of jeep trails that navigate the steep breaks between Sagehen Flats and the deep drainage of Rock Creek.

Recreational development is evident through numerous established sites such as Schipper Campground, Steer Basin Campground, and Big Bluff Picnic Ground. The presence of the Lincoln Reservoir and a Gaging Station on Rock Creek highlights the region's historical importance for water management and irrigation downstream. Distinctive geological landmarks like Wooden Shoe Butte and various basins, including Donahue Basin and Magpie Basin, provide specific points of reference for local historians and surveyors tracking the early management of these public lands.