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1965 Map of Sheridan Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sheridan Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the high-altitude topography is defined by the prominent Sheridan Ridge and its surrounding water systems. At the heart of the terrain lies the Sheridan Reservoir, which serves as a central collection point for the East Fork Sheridan Creek and Sheridan Creek. The map documents a network of high-country access points, including the Headquarters Trail and various unpaved routes like the Jeep Trail that wind through the timbered sections of the forest.

Water management and forest infrastructure are evident through several named wells, such as Shotgun Well and the Bishop Burn Well, scattered across the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures the precise boundary between Clark and Fremont counties, showing how this administrative line bisects the forest near drainage features like Dry Creek and Taylor Creek. This survey reflects the remote utility of the Idaho backcountry before further modern development reached these higher elevations.