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1971 Map of Moonlight Mtn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Moonlight Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Pocatello Range dominates this 1971 topographic landscape, defined by high-elevation springs and rugged drainage basins. The eastern boundary of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation bisects the terrain, creating a distinct administrative line across the ridges. Resource extraction and water management are primary themes, evidenced by the Moonlight Mine and several scattered Prospect labels throughout the hills.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with named features such as Waterhouse Spring, Snipe Spring, and Big Horse Spring providing essential hydrology. The complex drainage network includes the South Fork Ross Fork and Indian Creek, while man-made features like a Lateral Ditch and a Borrow Pit indicate mid-century engineering. High points like Moonlight Mountain and Camelback Mountain anchor the topography of this Bannock County highland.