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1967 Map of Montpelier

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Montpelier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Montpelier serves as the focal point of this 1967 survey, situated where the Union Pacific line cuts through the Bear Lake Valley. The town layout is remarkably detailed, showing the civic heart of the community including the City Hall, Library, and Post Office, alongside educational landmarks like Winters Sch and the High School. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of a Grain Elevator near the tracks and the Radio Tower (KVSI), reflecting the agricultural and communication hubs of the region.

To the west, the Bear River meanders through marshy lowlands, while the southern landscape is shaped by the Bear Lake Outlet and human engineering such as the Rainbow Dam and La Rocco Canal. Small settlements and features like Wardboro and the Bear Lake County Airport provide context for the rural sprawl, while the eastern edge is defined by the rising elevations of the Preuss Range and the Caribou National Forest.