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1955 Map of James Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of James Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Cache National Forest encompasses the majority of this high-elevation landscape, where the Wellsville Mountains and Middle Mountain define a complex network of drainages. The South Fork Little Bear River and its numerous tributaries, including Birch Creek and Threemile Creek, carve deep canyons through the terrain. Evidence of early resource extraction and water management is visible in the presence of the Honey Bee Mine, Bluebell Mine, and the McKenzie Canal near McKenzie Flat.

Agricultural activity is concentrated around Fourmile Ranch in the north, while the southern portion is dominated by prominent peaks like James Peak and Wolf Cr Peak. The map details many family-named landmarks and local features such as Alex Beard Hill, Jenson Hollow, and Starks Hollow, which provide valuable geographic context for genealogists tracing regional history. Transportation in this wilderness era is represented by the Davenport Jeep Trail and Fish Creek Road, reflecting the area's transition from foot and horse travel to mechanized access.