1991 Map of Castle Rock

About this map

Shoshone National Forest and the Washakie Wilderness dominate this high-altitude landscape in Fremont County, where the topographic relief is defined by prominent features like Castle Rock and Mount Kent. The map details a remote wilderness managed by the Forest Service, highlighting the East Fork Elk Winter Pasture (Hdqrs) at its southwestern edge. The hydrology of the region is characterized by thermal and alpine water sources, including Alkali Bog (Mud Springs), Waynes Hole Spring, and Goose Lake. Steep drainages like Alkali Creek and Bear Creek flow through deep basins, while ridges such as Diamond Ridge and Finley Ridge provide natural corridors. The lack of improved roads, replaced by a sparse network of 4WD tracks, underscores the preservation of this area in the early 1990s as a crucial wildlife habitat and protected natural zone.