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1951 Map of Heise SE

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Heise SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Snake River carves through the northern portion of this landscape, separating the high elevations of Kelly Mountain and Table Rock from the broad expanse of Antelope to the south. This 1951 survey, updated with purple photorevisions from the late 1970s, captures a transition in rural land use within the Targhee National Forest and surrounding areas of Madison and Bonneville counties.

A network of family-held properties defines the local geography, including Spaulding Ranch, Clark Ranch, and Wheeler Ranch. The presence of the Antelope Sch (Aban'd) suggests the consolidation or shifting of remote rural populations over the mid-20th century. The terrain is marked by seasonal water sources and distinctive landmarks like Wolf Flat and Rattlesnake Point, providing a clear look at the ranching and timber environment before modern developments.