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1991 Map of Clayton Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The North Fork Shoshone River carves a deep path through the heart of the Shoshone National Forest, serving as a central corridor for travel and settlement in the early 1990s. This survey, revised from earlier aerial photography, highlights the concentration of human activity along the riverbanks, particularly at Blackwater Lodge and the UXU Lodge. These landmarks, along with the Rex Hale site, indicate the area's long-standing role in hosting travelers and forest visitors.

Significant memorials, including the Firefighter Monument and the Post Point Historical Monument, are situated near the Blackwater Pond trailhead, marking local history within the steep terrain. The map details the transition from the managed forest into the primitive reaches of the North Absaroka Wilderness to the north and the Washakie Wilderness to the south. Notable geological features like Clayton Mountain, Double Mountain, and Mummy Cave overlook the drainage basins of Clearwater Creek and Elk Fork, which feed the main river system.