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1967 Map of Ovid

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ovid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Ovid and the surrounding Bear Lake County landscape are detailed in this late 1960s survey, showing a network of small agricultural settlements connected by Lanark Road. The map documents the localized centers of Liberty, Sharon, Bern, and Lanark, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranches and farms. A notable historical transport marker is the Old Railroad Grade running north-south through the valley, indicating the path of former rail commerce through Bear Valley.

The western portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of the Cache National Forest, where drainages like Emigration Creek and Mill Creek flow down from the high ridges. Local water management is evident at the Little Valley Reservoir and numerous named springs such as Crystal Spring and Hoopgobel Spring. For genealogists, the map specifically locates several burial sites, including the Ovid Cem, Liberty Cem, and Lanark Cem.