1968 Map of Wakley Peak

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Caribou National Forest dominates this mountain landscape along the border of Oneida and Bannock Counties, where high ridges separate several prominent drainages. Rising to the east, Elkhorn Mountain and its summit at Wakley Peak overlook a complex network of canyons, including Farmers Canyon, Reed Canyon, and Rowley Canyon. The presence of scattered Mines and Prospects near the headwaters of Hawkins Creek and Wright Creek suggests a history of mineral exploration throughout these highlands. To the east, the terrain descends into Marsh Valley, where Marsh Creek flows north. This 1968 field check captures the area's transition from high-altitude springs and creek forks, such as the South Fork Hawkins Creek, to the developed roads of the valley floor like Reese Creek Rd and Wakley Rd.