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2017 Map of Blue Holes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Blue Holes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wind River and its major tributary, the East Fork Wind River, dominate this section of Fremont County, where the high desert terrain of the Wind River Basin meets the southeastern edge of the Shoshone National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of early irrigation efforts, including the Circle Ditch, Curson Ditch, and the Miller Red Cr Canal, which diverted water to sustain high-altitude ranching and agriculture.

The rugged geography is punctuated by landmarks such as Table Mtn and the namesake Blue Holes, a series of notable water features near Blue Hole Creek. Historic transport routes are visible through the alignment of the Old Yellowstone Hwy, which reflects the early 20th-century push for reliable mountain passage. This survey provides a clear view of the complex hydrology and land management boundaries in the American West.