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1964 Map of Targhee Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Targhee Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the high-altitude spine of this mid-1960s survey, marking the intersection of the Idaho and Montana state lines. The landscape is dominated by the northern shores of Henrys Lake, a focal point for both hydrology and local industry. Evidence of the area's development is found in the concentrated settlement patterns around Staley Springs and the nearby Fish Hatchery, indicating the importance of the lake to the local economy.

The map reveals a high-country network of family-named ranching and residential sites, including Webster Ranch, Johnson Ranch, Kelly, and Gillan. These small outposts are connected by a system of primitive routes such as the Antelope Basin Road and various jeep trails that navigate the steep terrain between Targhee Peak and Black Mtn. The survey also preserves the exact location of Raynolds Pass, a critical crossing point between Madison and Fremont counties.