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1969 Map of Old Canyon

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Old Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Cache National Forest dominates the high-elevation western portion of this 1969 survey, where the peaks of the Bear River Range drop into a complex network of drainages. Prominent summits like Twin Peaks and Monument Peak overlook a landscape carved by Laketown Canyon and New Canyon. The area’s water management and livestock history are evident in the presence of numerous water sources, including Nick Reservoir, Lodgepole Reservoir, and various natural springs such as Keg Spring and Longhurst Spring.

A network of drainage systems defines the eastern slopes, with the Otter Creek system—including its Middle Branch and South Branch—flowing toward the valley. The presence of a Pipeline and scattered Jeep Trails indicates the intersection of resource management and rural utility in this part of Rich County. While the terrain is primarily natural, the inclusion of a Gravel Pit near Little Canyon Creek points to the localized industrial activities necessary for maintaining high-country infrastructure during the late 1960s.