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1980 Map of Stump Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Stump Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Stump Peak and the high ridges of the Caribou National Forest dominate this 1980 survey, which records a landscape shaped by early migration and rugged geography. The historic Lander Cutoff of the Oregon Trail crosses the terrain, following the course of Lander Creek and passing near the remarkably named Suicide Pass. This corridor represents a vital link in 19th-century westward expansion, carved through a complex drainage system of the Caribou range.

A dense network of seasonal waterways and trails, including the North Fork Stump Creek and Tincup Creek, illustrates the area's role as a recreational and pastoral frontier. Traces of human activity are concentrated around features like the Pine Bar Campground and various Corral sites, while numerous Pack Trails and a Jeep Trail through Bear Canyon indicate the primary means of navigating this high-elevation backcountry.