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2011 Map of Malad Summit

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Malad Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Malad Summit and the surrounding high-country landscape define this region of Idaho, where the geography is dominated by water sources and steep drainage canyons. The central artery of the map follows the course of Devil Creek as it flows toward the Devil Creek Reservoir, a significant local landmark supported by the Devil Creek Dam. This reservoir serves as a focal point for the area, noted here as the Devil Creek Reservoir Public Fishing Area, illustrating the intersection of water management and local recreation.

Evidence of early transit and land use appears in the naming of several deep-cut features such as North Canyon, South Canyon, and Evans Canyon. For researchers and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous water points essential to the local environment, including Heath Spring, Campbell Spring, and Toms Canyon Spring. The small settlement at New Canyon and the winding path of Old Hwy 191 provide context for the historical movement of people through this mountain pass.