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1968 Map of Wakley Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Wakley Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Elkhorn Mountain and the high ridges of the Caribou National Forest dominate this terrain on the border of Oneida and Bannock Counties. The 1968 survey reflects a landscape defined by its water sources and vertical relief, where named springs such as Cottrel Spring, Shrives Spring, and Wursten Spring were essential landmarks for navigation and land use. The presence of several Mines scattered throughout the higher elevations, particularly near Wright Creek, indicates the area's legacy of resource extraction.

A network of canyons, including Farmers Canyon, Cliff Canyon, and Rowley Canyon, carves through the mountains, providing the primary drainage routes for Hawkins Fork and Sheep Creek. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves specific named infrastructure like Shrives Road and Reese Creek Rd, alongside family-named features like Perry Canyon and Tom Canyon, which speak to the early settlement and ranching history of this corner of Idaho.