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1942 Map of Cokeville

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Cokeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Cokeville serves as the primary hub in this southwestern Wyoming mountain landscape, situated at the confluence of the Smiths Fork and the Bear River. This mid-century survey illustrates a region defined by high-elevation pastoral and forest management, where the Union Pacific railroad corridor meets a network of historic thoroughfares including the Lander Road, Sublette Trail, and Dempsey Trail. The map documents the extensive reach of the Wyoming National Forest, marked by essential backcountry outposts such as the Smiths Fork Guard Station, Kelley Ranger Station, and Fontenelle Guard Station.

Of particular interest is the hydrography along the Great Basin Colorado River divide. Notable landmarks include the Lincoln County Fish Hatchery and Lake Alice, which is formed by a notable Landslide Dam. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the isolated Upper Hams Fork Sch and small rail-side settlements like Pixley provides a clear view of the rural educational and transport infrastructure that supported this high-country economy.