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1966 Map of Red Ridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Red Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Caribou National Forest dominates this mid-1960s topographic survey of Bonneville County, Idaho, revealing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons. The interior is largely inaccessible by standard road, shown instead through a complex network of Pack Trails and a single Jeep Trail that traverse elevations like Red Ridge and Deadhorse Ridge. The presence of the Currant Creek Guard Station in the southeastern quadrant suggests the administrative and fire-watch activities required to manage these highlands.

Hydrological features are central to the terrain, from the Snake River cutting across the northeast corner to the winding paths of Bear Creek and Warm Springs Creek. Higher peaks such as Red Peak, marked with a Radio Tower, and the curiously named Congress Knob provide orientation for those navigating the area. This map documents the wild character of the region before modern development, where landmarks like Golden Gate and White Spring served as essential markers for backcountry travelers.