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1956 Map of Emerald Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Fishtail Plateau dominates this high-elevation landscape within the Custer National Forest, where the terrain drops sharply toward the Stillwater and Carbon County line. This mid-century survey documents a wilderness transitioning into a managed resource area, evidenced by the presence of the Rickman-Kennedy Ditch and a network of water bodies including Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake in the southern reaches. Along the northern margins, the remote character of the land gives way to early ranching and education sites like Bedford Ranch, Hash Ranch, and the Bedford School. The drainage patterns of West Fishtail Creek and Fiddler Creek provide a clear view of the watershed before more modern development altered the alpine environment. Researchers will find interest in the early recreational markers such as the Pine Grove Campground, situated near the confluence of several canyon streams.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain