United States Bureau of Fisheries, Idaho Survey Unit records, 1930-1940
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- United States Bureau of Fisheries, Idaho Survey Unit records
- Dates
- 1930-1940 (inclusive)19301940
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 186
- Summary
- This one-box collection consists of the written record of a survey party working in the Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest of central Idaho during the 1930s. These records consist of both a handwritten and a typed version of field notes. The surveys examined the conditions of lakes and drainages, the species of fish found in them, and the riparian areas surrounding them. The last two folders contain maps apparently used by the surveyors.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Historical Note
During the 1930s, the United States Bureau of Fisheries conducted surveys of lakes within the Rocky Mountain region of the United States to determine fish populations.
Content Description
This one-box collection consists of the written record of a survey party working in the Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest of central Idaho during the 1930s. These records consist of both a handwritten and a typed version of field notes. The surveys examined the conditions of lakes and drainages, the species of fish found in them, and the riparian areas surrounding them. The last two folders contain maps apparently used by the surveyors. To view the photos taken by this survey party, see the United States Bureau of Fisheries photographs (P0016).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances Permission to publish material from the United States Bureau of Fisheries, Idaho Survey Unit records must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and department head.
Preferred Citation
United States Bureau of Fisheries, Idaho Survey Unit records, 1930-1940. (COLL MSS 186). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives department.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in numeric sequence according to box and folder
Acquisition Information
Donation and provenance information unknown.
Related Materials
United States Bureau of Fisheries photographs P0016
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Salmon River Reservoir, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Salmon River Reservoir, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: William Lake and Lake Creek, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: William Lake and Lake Creek, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Stanley Lake drainage, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Stanley Lake drainage, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Sawtooth Lake and Iron Creek, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Sawtooth Lake and Iron Creek, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Hidden (Meadow) Lake, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Hidden (Meadow) Lake, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Yankee Fork, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Yankee Fork, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Rankin Creek, Ramey Creek, West Fork of the Yankee Fork, Deadwood Creek, Lightning Creek, and Cabin Creek, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Rankin Creek, Ramey Creek, West Fork of the Yankee Fork, Deadwood Creek, Lightning Creek, and Cabin Creek, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Jordan Creek, Middle Section Jordon Creek, Forth of July Creek, Five Mile Creek, Six Mile Creek, Eight Mile Creek, Nine Mile Creek, Ten Mile Creek, Eleven Mile Creek, and McKay Creek, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Jordan Creek, Middle Section Jordon Creek, Forth of July Creek, Five Mile Creek, Six Mile Creek, Eight Mile Creek, Nine Mile Creek, Ten Mile Creek, Eleven Mile Creek, and McKay Creek, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Challis Creek, Middle Section Challis, Upper Section Challis, Mill Creek, Valley Creek, Eddy Creek, and Bear Creek, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Challis Creek, Middle Section Challis, Upper Section Challis, Mill Creek, Valley Creek, Eddy Creek, and Bear Creek, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Champion and Toxaway Lake area, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Champion and Toxaway Lake area, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Perkins Lake and Alturas Lake, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Perkins Lake and Alturas Lake, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Petit Lake and Imogene Lake, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Petit Lake and Imogene Lake, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Redfish Lake; tributaries and outlets, typed notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Redfish Lake; tributaries and outlets, field notesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Idaho survey unit dataDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Maps used by the surveyorsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Maps used by the surveyorsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 29
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fishes--Idaho.
Geographical Names
- Challis National Forest (Idaho)
- Idaho--History.
- Sawtooth National Forest (Idaho and Utah)
