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1952 Map of Bull Lake West

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bull Lake West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Wind River Reservation dominates this 1952 topographic study, showcasing a landscape defined by the significant waters of Bull Lake and the Bull Lake Creek drainage. Significant cultural and historical markers are noted, including a specific Indian Burial Ground (Cave) and the Yellow Trail winding through the northern ridges. The map records the early infrastructure of the Riverton Reclamation Project Withdrawal Area, which influenced water management and land use in this part of Fremont County.

Terrain features are prominent, with the steep elevations of Cedar Ridge and Bull Ridge flanking the central water bodies. Local routes and crossings are documented, such as the Sheep Bridge and the path to Austin Spring. This survey captures the region just as federal development programs were actively shaping the hydrology and boundaries of the reservation, providing a precise look at the area before later modernization.