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1966 Map of Palisades Dam

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Palisades Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Palisades Dam stands as the engineering centerpiece of this mid-1960s landscape, holding back the massive Palisades Reservoir where the Snake River winds through the canyon. The map documents a critical infrastructure node, detailing the powerplant, substation, and the nearby Palisades Townsite. This area serves as a significant boundary between two major federal tracts, the Targhee National Forest and the Caribou National Forest, illustrating the intersection of industrial water management and wilderness preservation.

Evidence of local activity and recreation is scattered throughout the river valley, from the Camp Little Lemhi scout camp near Irwin to several boat ramps and a campground along the reservoir's edge. A network of pack trails and jeep trails penetrates the side canyons like Bear Wallow Canyon and Booth Canyon, while landmarks such as Calamity Guard Sta and Calamity Point hint at the rugged operational history of this high-elevation terrain.