1953 Map of Christina Lake

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Wind River Range dominates this 1950s high-altitude survey, where the Continental Divide separates the headwaters of the Missouri River Basin from the Pacific drainage. The topography is defined by prominent summits such as Atlantic Peak and Granite Peak, which overlook the deep incision of Atlantic Canyon. At the heart of the landscape lies Christina Lake, a significant water body situated below Christina Pass. The map documents a network of primitive routes essential for mountain navigation, including the Louis Lake Trail and Sioux Pass Trail. To the south, the terrain transitions into the upper reaches of the Little Sweetwater River and East Sweetwater River, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Shoshone and Bridger national forests during this era of post-war federal land management.