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1968 Map of Scab Creek

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Scab Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Bridger Wilderness and Bridger National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape in the late 1960s, defined by its complex irrigation network and cattle ranching foundations. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the Taylor Ditch, Lovatt Ditch, and Jaycox No 1 Ditch which cut across the foothills to support local operations like the Mountain Springs Ranch and Boulder Lake Ranch.

Glacial features like Soda Lake and the Lowline Lakes sit at the transition between the basin floor and the high peaks, while an extensive system of pack routes, including the North Fork Trail and Scab Creek Trail, provides the primary access into the wilderness. Significant watercourses such as Scab Creek and the East Fork River drain the high country, creating a rugged environment for seasonal grazing and early outdoor recreation at locations like Hall Basin.