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1969 Map of Paris Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Paris Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Cache National Forest dominates this high-altitude terrain in the late 1960s, defined by the towering summits of Paris Peak and Bloomington Peak. The landscape is a network of water and ice, featuring the notable Paris Ice Cave and high-mountain basins like Bloomington Lake and Limekiln Lake. A complex system of primitive transportation routes marks the era, including the historic German Dugway and the lengthy High Line Trail traversing the Bear River Range.

Surface drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, showing the headwaters of the South Fork, Middle Fork, and North Fork that feed into the larger canyons. Local history and land use are visible through named plateaus such as Telegraph Flat and Horse Flat, alongside several springs that served as vital water sources for travelers and livestock alike. The boundary between Franklin and Bear Lake Counties splits the rugged interior, while early access routes like the Midland Trail highlight the logistical challenges of this mountainous region.