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1968 Map of Limekiln Knoll

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Limekiln Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The West Hills dominate this portion of the Idaho and Utah border, where steep drainages like Portage Canyon and Middle Canyon cut through high-elevation terrain in Box Elder County. In the late 1960s, this landscape was defined by its network of canyons and ridges, including prominent peaks such as Limekiln Knoll and Lemon Peak. The rugged topography is etched with a system of jeep trails that navigate the slopes between Whites Valley to the south and the Idaho state line to the north.

A glimpse into local genealogy and settlement history is found at the Portage Cemetery, located on the eastern edge of the survey area near the community of Portage. The drainage patterns of the area are particularly dense, featuring numerous named forks and hollows like Still Hollow, Maiden Hollow, and the Left Hand Fork. This topography suggests a landscape primarily used for grazing and resource extraction, accessible only via the primitive road network that winds through Ruff Canyon and Broad Canyon.