1952 Map of Blue Holes

About this map

The Wind River carves a deep path through this portion of the Wind River Indian Reservation and the adjacent Shoshone National Forest. This 1952 field survey shows a landscape defined by water management and high-desert terrain, notably featuring the Red Creek Ditch and a State Game and Fish Checking Station located at the river's bend. The map illustrates a transitional zone where the flat top of Table Mountain rises above the drainage networks of Blue Holes Creek and Little Red Creek. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by an Coal Mine (Aband) near Jenkins Draw, while the presence of a Gaging Sta and a Footbridge across the river highlights the infrastructure necessary for managing this rugged Wyoming environment.