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1991 Map of Chimney Rock

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Chimney Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

North Fork Shoshone River carves a deep path through this section of the Shoshone National Forest during the late twentieth century. The landscape is defined by dramatic geological formations like Elephant Head Rock, Henry Ford Rock, and the distinctive Chimney Rock, while human presence is concentrated along the river corridor. Here, travelers could find the Wayfarers Chapel and the historic Buffalo Bill Camp near the highway.

Boundaries for the North Absaroka Wilderness to the north and the Washakie Wilderness to the south hem in the developed corridor. Numerous tributaries such as Libby Creek and Gunbarrel Creek feed the main river, while the Natural Bridge Trail offers a route into the more isolated southern reaches. The map documents a balance between recreational sites like Newton Spring Picnic Ground and the preservation of wild, roadless areas.