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1964 Map of Last Chance

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Last Chance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Henrys Fork dominates this portion of the Targhee National Forest as it meanders through eastern Idaho in the mid-1960s. The settlement of Last Chance stands at the northern edge of this survey, serving as a gateway for travelers and sportsmen near the Landing Strip. The map reveals a landscape defined by its hydrology, where Silver Lake and Golden Lake are fed by the intricate branches of Thurmon Creek.

Evidence of local land use and infrastructure appears at Railroad Ranch and the small settlement of Osborne, connected by the Osborne Bridge. The area's recreational and agricultural character is further illustrated by sites like Riverside Campground and the numerous gravel pits scattered near Antelope Flat. Elevated landmarks such as Osborne Butte and Thurmon Ridge provide significant topographic context to the river valley's development during this era.