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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

About this map

The high alpine landscape of Bridger Wilderness and Bridger National Forest dominates this 1968 field-checked survey. Dramatic water features define the topography, from the prominent Soda Lake and Boulder Lake in the west to the cascading North Fork Falls and Toboggan Creek in the east. The map records the intersection of wild land and cattle operations, marking Boulder Lake Ranch and Mountain Springs Ranch at the base of the foothills.

Evidence of early frontier life and water management is visible through features like a lone Grave in Hall Basin and the extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including Lovatt Ditch, Taylor Ditch, and Jaycox No 1 Ditch. These channels diverted water from Scab Creek and Lovatt Creek to support the settlement at Lovatt. Pack trails, such as the Boulder Canyon Trail and Scab Creek Trail, provide the primary access into the steep terrain toward Boulder Divide.