2001 Map of Kelton Pass

About this map

The California National Historic Trail follows the northern edge of the Raft River Mountains, marking a transit corridor through this borderland between Utah and Idaho. This 2001 revision illustrates a landscape of high-elevation peaks and expansive basin valleys, where the Sawtooth National Forest covers the rugged terrain of Crystal Peak. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the extensive Aqueduct systems crossing the Curlew Valley and the presence of numerous vital water sources like Crystal Spring and Emigrant Spring. The map documents the quiet remnants of human settlement at Hardup, alongside active infrastructure such as a Gravel Pit, a Substa, and several communication sites. The transition from the Raft River Valley through Kelton Pass shows how topography dictated the placement of roads and trails through this high desert region.