1965 Map of Bollie Lake

About this map

The Uinta River carves a deep path through this high-altitude landscape within the Ashley National Forest, serving as the primary corridor for movement. In the mid-1960s, human presence was defined by the Uinta River Pack Trail and the seasonal activities at the U-Bar Ranch. The map reveals a network of high-country water bodies, from Bollie Lake and Lower Chain Lake in the west to Wild Goose Lake and Meadow Lake in the east. Infrastructure in this wilderness area is sparse, concentrated near the river at sites like the Uinta Park Guard Station and the Wandin Campground. Crossings such as the Sheep Bridge and Rock Canyon Bridge show how travelers navigated the steep terrain of Rock Canyon and its tributaries. This survey preserves a moment before modern development, where transit relied heavily on pack trails and a single Jeep Trail.