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1968 Map of Nibbs Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Nibbs Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Cotterel Mountains and the Jim Sage Mountains frame a dramatic high-desert landscape where the Raft River Valley meets rugged upland drainage. This 1968 field-checked survey highlights the crucial role of water in the region, documenting numerous vital sources such as Nibbs Spring, Rice Spring, and McClendon Spring that sustain life in the arid Idaho terrain.

Settlement is concentrated along the eastern edge near the Raft River, where the town of Malta serves as a hub for the surrounding ranching and agricultural operations. Infrastructure like the Malta Landing Field and a Radio Facility north of Nibbs Creek signal the modernization of this rural area in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the historical footprints of small communities like Connor and follow the paths of Cassia Creek and Cow Creek as they cut through the mountain passes.