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2017 Map of Malad Summit

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Malad Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Malad Summit marks a high point in the terrain where the North and South forks of the Interstate-15 corridor navigate the transition between Bannock and Oneida counties. This high mountain pass is defined by the Caribou National Forest, which spans much of the eastern and western portions of the quadrangle. Water management and natural springs are central to the landscape, anchored by the Devil Creek Reservoir and numerous perennial sources such as Curly Jack Spring, Cherry Spring, and Heath Spring.

The presence of the N Old Highway 191 and the S Old Malad Hwy provides a clear view of the older transportation network that preceded modern high-speed travel through these canyons. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Birch Cr, Devil Cr, and Rattlesnake Cr, which flow from sheltered areas such as Heath Hollow and Toms Canyon. This area remains a critical transit corridor, balancing modern infrastructure with large-scale forest preservation.