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1972 Map of Larkspur Park

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Larkspur Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Larkspur Park and the surrounding high desert terrain are defined by extensive Lava beds in this early 1970s survey. The landscape is marked by a series of small water catchments and natural basins, such as School Section Lake and Green Lake, which were critical for managing livestock in this arid portion of Idaho. Human presence is sparse, represented primarily by isolated infrastructure like the Brigham Point Trapper Cabin and a Water Tank near the township boundary.

The distribution of named reservoirs, including Bunting Reservoir, Houghton Reservoir, and Mike Reservoir, highlights the systematic efforts to secure water across the township sections. Surveyors noted the physical boundaries of the land with fine red dashed lines indicating fence lines, while landmarks like Monument Lake and Mabel Res served as key navigational points within the expansive volcanic fields and open range.