1912 Map of Randolph

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Bear Lake dominates the northern landscape of this 1912 survey, its southern shoreline meeting the fertile agricultural grounds of Round Valley. This era captures the high valley settlements of Rich County before modern infrastructure reshaped the region, centered on the county seat of Randolph and the village of Woodruff to the south. The Bear River meanders extensively through the eastern flats, providing a vital corridor for cattle ranching as evidenced by the numerous family-named holdings like Rex Ranch, Enberg Ranch, and Kennedy Ranch. To the west, the boundary of the Cache National Forest follows the high ridges of the Bear River Range, where Twin Peaks and Black Mtn overlook steep drainages such as Cottonwood Canyon and Pole Canyon. This map is a significant record for genealogists tracing early Utah and Wyoming border families, documenting established post offices at Laketown and Garden City alongside remote outposts like the Rangers Cabin.