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1968 Map of Fayette Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fayette Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Fayette Lake and its surrounding glaciated landscape are the centerpiece of this Wyoming survey, conducted as the 1960s came to a close. The terrain is defined by high alpine elevations and a dense network of water bodies, including Half Moon Lake and Burnt Lake, which are linked by drainages like Pole Creek and Sweeney Creek. The presence of the Wilderness Boundary and the inclusion of both the Bridger Wilderness and Bridger National Forest emphasize the protected status of this high-country environment.

Local landmarks such as Blacks Cabin and the Upper Half Moon Campground provide points of human interest amidst the granite peaks and timbered slopes. Notable geologic features like Fortification Mountain and Half Moon Mountain flank the deep lake basins, while the Surveyor Park Trail and Timco Lake Trail suggest the recreational use of the backcountry during this period. The map also records essential infrastructure for water management, specifically a Gaging Station on Pole Creek near the outlet of Little Half Moon Lake.