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1978 Map of Gannett Peak

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Gannett Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Continental Divide carves a jagged path through this 1970s survey, serving as the high-altitude boundary between the Bridger National Forest to the west and the Shoshone National Forest to the east. At the heart of the Wind River Range, the terrain is defined by massive granite summits including Gannett Peak, Mount Warren, and Fremont Peak, surrounded by the extensive glacial landscapes of the Bridger Wilderness.

To the east, the landscape transitions into the Wind River Indian Reservation, where the Wind River flows past the small settlements of Crowheart, Burris, and Lenore. This area showcases a distinct shift from the alpine lakes like Ross Lake and Fremont Lake to the broad drainage systems of Cottonwood Draw and the significant Bull Lake reservoir. The map documents a critical period of land management, illustrating the complex borders between national forest lands and tribal reservation territory.