1959 Map of Park Valley

About this map

The Raft River Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Utah and Idaho, captured during a 1950s survey. This era reveals a remote ranching and grazing economy centered on the small settlements of Park Valley and Rosette, where the Park Valley Cemetery and local springs provided essential infrastructure for the community. The map details the complex drainage systems of the Sawtooth National Forest, including the Left Hand Fork and Right Hand Fork of Dunn Canyon Creek, which flow south from the high ridges.