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1963 Map of Observation Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Observation Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Snake River Range dominates this 1960s survey, defined by its high-altitude topography and the convergence of two major forest divisions. The boundary between the Teton National Forest and Targhee National Forest runs through this terrain, where high peaks like Observation Peak and Indian Peak serve as primary landmarks for navigation. This landscape is a complex network of hydrological and topographical features, including Lake Basin and Big Basin, which feed the many creeks that carve through the mountain passes.

A primitive transportation network is clearly marked, consisting primarily of a Pack Trail system that follows the natural contours of the land. These trails connect remote points such as North Indian Creek Pass and Red Pass, indicating how the region was traversed before more modern infrastructure. Several named canyons, including Deadhorse Canyon and Garden Canyon, highlight the distinct drainage patterns of the South Fork Indian Creek and other local waterways.