1911 Map of Montpelier

About this map

Montpelier and Paris serve as the primary hubs for the Bear Lake Valley in 1911, anchor points in a landscape defined by the Bear River and its transition into the vast Dingle Swamp. The map illustrates a critical era of agricultural and transit development, where the Oregon Short Line RR and the Telluride RR connect scattered settlements like Dingle Sta and Pescadero to larger markets. The northern reach of Bear Lake dominates the southern boundary, its shores dotted with small communities including Fish Haven and St Charles. High-elevation landmarks such as Meade Peak and Bald Mountain provide a dramatic backdrop within the Caribou National Forest and Cache National Forest, marking the intersection of the Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming borders.