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1993 Map of Brokenback Narrows

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Brokenback Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Bighorn National Forest lands dominate this high-elevation territory, where the complex drainage systems of the Big Horn and Washakie county line are meticulously charted. The topographic detail focuses on the sharp descent of the Brokenback Narrows, a defining geological pinch point where Brokenback Creek and its southern fork carve through the landscape. Settlement is sparse, represented by administrative and seasonal sites such as the Tyrrell Work Center and Soldier Creek Camp, which underscore the area's role as managed forest and grazing land.

Tracing the path of the Twelfth Standard Parallel North, the survey reveals a network of high-country water sources including Sand Springs, Lone Tree Spring, and Willow Springs. These water points, along with landmarks like the Corral and the Boulder Park plateau, reflect the long-standing use of these mountains for livestock and forest service operations. The map captures a moment of transition where established 4WD tracks and abandoned routes crisscross the draws of South Paint Rock Creek and Dry Tensleep Creek.