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1987 Map of Paul Reservoir

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Paul Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Continental Divide forms the primary topographical spine of this high-elevation landscape, where the borders of Beaverhead and Clark counties meet the state line between Montana and Idaho. This 1980s era survey detail is dominated by the sprawling reaches of the Targhee National Forest, a terrain defined by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. Water management and resource use are central to the area's layout, evidenced by Paul Reservoir and various water sources like Lone Pine Spring.

A small Headquarters facility and scattered Gravel Pits suggest limited but specific land use within the forest. The map captures a detailed hydrographic web including the forks of Modoc Creek and Cottonwood Creek, alongside distinct features such as Ramshorn and White Pine Canyon. The presence of a high-voltage Transmission Line cutting across the northern reaches indicates the integration of this remote forest land into the broader regional utility grid.