1968 Map of Malad Summit

About this map

Malad Summit marks a high point of passage through the mountainous terrain of south-central Idaho, where the Bannock Co Oneida Co line traverses high ridges. This 1960s landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous drainages, including Devil Creek, Birch Creek, and Evans Creek, which carve through the Caribou National Forest. Evidence of small-scale industry and mountain navigation is present throughout the quadrangle, from a Mill and Mine near the northern boundary to a complex network of pack trails and jeep trails providing access to remote springs like Heath Spring and Curly Jack Spring. The map documents a classic Western grazing and watershed landscape, featuring a Radio Facility on a high ridge and the Cherry Creek Campground tucked into the eastern canyons, illustrating the era's balance of resource management and recreation.