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1970 Map of Fall Creek

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Fall Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Stinkingwater Mining Region highlights a legacy of resource extraction within the high-elevation backcountry of northwestern Wyoming. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a landscape where the South Fork Shoshone River carves through the Shoshone National Forest, acting as a primary corridor for both water and travel. The map illustrates a transitional zone where the Washakie Wilderness and Teton Wilderness meet, marked by an indefinite Wilderness Boundary.

Remote outposts like Majo Ranch and the nearby South Fork Ranger Station indicate the sparse human footprint in this terrain. The drainage network is complex, featuring Fall Creek and its associated Falls, as well as Needle Creek and Silver Creek. High-country landmarks such as Ash Mountain overlook a network of pack trails, including the noted Pack Trail, which provided essential access for miners and foresters before more modern infrastructure reached the area.