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1964 Map of Burgess Junction

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Burgess Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Big Horn National Forest centers on this mid-1960s survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal grazing camps and nascent outdoor recreation. Remote outposts like Wolfe Cow Camp and P K Cow Camp speak to the region's enduring livestock history, while the emergence of Twin Buttes Lodge and Bear Lodge near the intersection of mountain roads signals the area's transition into a destination for travelers. The Burgess Ranger Station, complete with a nearby Heliport, serves as the administrative hub for this high-country terrain.

Water management and natural landmarks dictate the geography, from the winding course of the North Fork Tongue River to the distinctive formation known as the Garden of the Gods. Economic activity is visible in the form of a localized Sawmill and a Gravel Pit near Burgess Junction, supporting the maintenance of routes like Freeze Out Road. This map is a record of a specific moment when traditional range use and modern forest management coexisted in the Wyoming mountains.