1982 Map of Soda Peak

About this map

Bear River dominates the northern and eastern landscape of this 1982 survey, winding through the valley near the Union Pacific rail line and the small settlement of Manson. The map reveals a high-elevation agricultural and resource-driven economy, evidenced by the Largilliere Ditch irrigation system and scattered grain bins and check dams used to manage water and harvest. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Bear River Range and the Cache National Forest, a territory marked by numerous named springs such as Willow Flat Spring and Little Joe Spring. Historically, the area reflects a mix of recreation and forest management, from the Camp Ho-Nok camp to the Eightmile FS Station. Trails like the Bailey Creek Trail and Hollow Trail provide the primary access into the steep backcountry around Soda Peak and the Cheatbeck Basin.