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1964 Map of Fremont Lake South

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Fremont Lake South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fremont Lake dominates this glacial landscape north of Pinedale, its deep blue waters flanked by the steep walls of Fremont Ridge. In the early 1960s, the area served as a recreational gateway within the Bridger National Forest, evidenced by the presence of a Winter Sports Area and a Ski Lift on the eastern slopes below Fortification Mountain. This survey illustrates the early infrastructure for tourism and water management, featuring several campgrounds and the Highland Ditch network feeding agricultural interests downstream.

The terrain is marked by distinct glacial features, including the Willow Island delta and various lateral moraines. Remote pathways like the Summit Lake Trail and Lowline Trail snake through the forest, while Skyline Drive provides high-elevation access to viewpoints over Half Moon Lake and the smaller Little Soda Lake. This period captures the region as a growing hub for outdoor activities, balancing wilderness preservation with developed amenities like the Sandy Beach Picnic Area and the Pier at the southern lake shore.