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1991 Map of Blue Holes

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Blue Holes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Wind River Indian Reservation meets the eastern edge of the Shoshone National Forest in this 1991 revision, showcasing a landscape defined by sharp administrative boundaries and significant hydrological features. The Wind River winds through the central terrain, joined by the East Fork Wind River and numerous tributaries like Blue Holes Creek and Miller Creek. This confluence of waters underscores the area's importance for resource management, reflected by the presence of the State Game and Fish Checking Station.

High-elevation landmarks like Table Mountain overlook the protected reaches of the Fitzpatrick Wilderness to the southwest. While much of the area is dedicated to conservation and indigenous lands, evidence of earlier extraction persists in the form of an abandoned coal mine located near Coal Draw. This juxtaposition of wilderness preservation and former industrial activity provides a clear record of changing land use priorities in Wyoming's high country.