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1991 Map of Fossil Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Sinks Canyon State Park serves as a dramatic focal point in this Fremont County landscape, where the Middle Fork Popo Agie River disappears into a limestone cavern and re-emerges further down the canyon. The high-altitude terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Fossil Hill and the uniquely named Freak Mountains, with the Shoshone National Forest covering much of the rugged topography. Human presence is marked by specialized infrastructure, such as the University of Missouri Geology Camp, which takes advantage of the area's exposed stratigraphic layers.

Water management is evident through the winding path of the Enterprise Ditch, while the primitive Wolf Trail and Indian Trail suggest the area's continued reliance on seasonal paths rather than an expansive road network. From the heights of Meyer Lookout to the deep cut of Canyon Creek, this survey documents a wilderness area where geological study and conservation intersect at the edge of the Lander Ranger District.