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1977 Map of Ibex Peak

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Ibex Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The tri-state junction of Idaho, Nevada, and Utah defines the southern reach of this 1970s survey, where high desert peaks meet a network of seasonal springs and canyon forks. Remote landmarks like Ibex Peak and Joes Mountain overlook a landscape traditionally used for ranching and resource extraction, evidenced by the Worthington Mine and family-named outposts such as Wards Corral and Emery Ranch. The map captures the complex administrative boundaries of the Sawtooth National Forest and Minidoka National Forest, alongside the State Bird Sanctuary.

Hydrology is the lifeblood of this terrain, with dozens of named water sources like Orangeburg Spring, Swede Spring, and Magpie Spring supporting the drainage of the Hand Fork and Left Hand Fork. Topographical curiosities such as Hole in the Wall and the Cave near the eastern boundary highlight the area's geomorphology, while a simple Prospect and a series of jeep trails trace the light human footprint on this high-altitude borderland.