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1968 Map of Crater Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Crater Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape in the Teton Wilderness, marking the separation of river systems within the Teton National Forest. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a territory defined by its hydrological network, where the North Fork Buffalo Fork and South Buffalo Fork drain significant drainages. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits including Soda Mountain and Smokehouse Mountain.

Access throughout this area is restricted to a network of Pack Trail routes, highlighting the region's enduring character as a managed wilderness area without established land lines or vehicle roads. Notable water features like Crater Lake and Angle Lakes are tucked into the high basins, while Big Springs and North Fork Falls serve as key landmarks along the watercourses. The map also delineates the complex administrative boundaries where Teton, Fremont, and Park counties meet along the jagged ridgelines.