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1969 Map of North Canyon

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of North Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Bear Lake Caribou National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Bear River Range forms a complex network of basins and hollows. The survey details a rugged interior accessible primarily by a web of paths such as the Cheatbeck Basin Trail and the South Ant Canyon Jeep Trail. These routes connect remote water sources like Tie Camp Spring and Humberg Spring, reflecting the area's importance for seasonal grazing and forestry.

From the heights of Sherman Peak down to the secluded Loa Lake, the terrain is defined by its drainage systems. Numerous tributaries including Eightmile Creek, Pearl Creek, and South Skinner Creek carve through the mountains, while named clearings like Moonlight Meadow provide rare level ground. This record preserves the mid-century infrastructure of the Idaho backcountry, including the Eightmile Campground and various pack trails used by rangers and outdoorsmen before modern road expansion.