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1968 Map of Bridger Lakes

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bridger Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Bridger Wilderness and the Bridger National Forest dominate this high-altitude survey, revealing a landscape defined by glacial activity and backcountry exploration. The network of trails, including the Highline Trail and Pole Creek Trail, connects numerous alpine basins such as Titcomb Basin and the expansive Island Lake. The map details a remarkably dense collection of water bodies, from the prominent Seneca Lake and Titcomb Lakes to smaller, curiously named features like Mistake Lake and Sauerkraut Lakes.

Notable vantage points and crossings like Photographers Point, Gunsight Pass, and Lester Pass serve as key navigational landmarks for those traversing the heights near Mount Lester. This 1960s field-checked topography shows the intricate drainage patterns of Fremont Creek and the Pole Creek Lakes, illustrating the pristine state of the Wind River Range before modern recreational pressures increased.