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1972 Map of Split Top

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Split Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Split Top and Packsaddle Butte define the topography of this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s. The region is characterized by a reliance on collected and pumped water, evidenced by numerous cisterns, caves, and isolated water sources like Houghland Well and Packsaddle Well. The presence of small reservoirs such as Houghland Res No 1 and Clear Lake Res indicates a managed water system essential for livestock or survival in this arid environment.

Faint connections to the outside world are visible through a network of unnamed primitive roads and a specific Jeep Trail, while the inclusion of Ruins and several corrals suggests a history of ranching or temporary settlement. The boundary between Blaine Co and Bingham Co bisects the eastern portion of the map, marking a high, open territory where features like Wild Horse Lake and Gentle Horse Lake serve as primary landmarks.