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1991 Map of Dillworth Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a deep path through the heart of the Shoshone National Forest, defining the topographical character of this wilderness landscape during the early 1990s. This survey records the remote reaches of northwestern Wyoming, where the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway provides access to the high elevations of Sugarloaf Mountain and White Mountain. The map details a significant transition from the river canyon to the plateau of Dillworth Bench, revealing the logistical challenges of the era through features like The Box Canyon Road and a solitary Landing Strip situated above the drainage.

Researchers and local historians can locate specific cultural markers such as the Frank N. Hammitt Monument near Antelope Mountain. The area is characterized by its network of drainages, including Sunlight Creek and Dead Indian Creek, which flow through the Sunlight Basin. This edition preserves the location of scattered Ranch outposts and the complex system of trails, such as the Upper Dillworth Bench Trail, that served this corner of Park County before modern developments.