2024 Map of Saint Charles

About this map

Bear Lake defines the eastern edge of this Idaho-Utah borderlands region, where the steep canyons of the Bear River Range descend into the valley. Small settlements like St. Charles and Fish Haven are established on the alluvial fans where mountain drainages meet the lake shore. The terrain is deeply incised by Saint Charles Creek and Fish Haven Canyon, creating a complex network of ridges like Hogsback Ridge and numerous named hollows. This high-altitude landscape is largely protected within the Cache National Forest, showing a distinct transition from the wild canyons of the interior to the agricultural and residential pockets near the water. Local history is anchored by the Saint Charles Cem and Fish Haven Cem, while the presence of Swan Lake and various springs like Alkali Spring and Blue Pond Spring indicate the critical role of water management in this semi-arid environment.