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1991 Map of Cony Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Shoshone National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape of the early 1990s, where the eastern slopes of the Wind River Range meet the Popo Agie Wilderness. This terrain is defined by a glacial topography of cirques and basins, containing numerous alpine bodies of water such as Boulder Lake, Leg Lake, and Island Lake. The watershed is anchored by the Popo Agie River and its Roaring Fork tributary, which carve deep canyons like Silas Canyon and Atlantic Canyon as they descend from the granite heights of Roaring Fork Mountain and Cony Mountain.

Human activity is concentrated in the lower elevations to the east, accessible via Louis Lake Road. The presence of the Fremont County Youth Camp and the Worthen Meadow Reservoir suggests the area's long-standing importance for regional recreation. Surveyed just after the turn of the decade, the map meticulously records the intricate trail networks and seasonal meadows, such as Wild Horse Meadow and McMahone Park, that have served generations of backcountry travelers and local ranchers.